Central McLean News-Journal - News
‘Prepared as best we can’
Since last week sandbagging efforts have been full blown for many residents south of Washburn and upstream to Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon.
County fair starts Friday
The McLean County Fair is back for its 55th year at the Underwood fairgrounds for a weekend filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Unprecedented levels on Lake Sakakawea
Tom Roe, Bismarck, has fished the upper stretch of the Missouri River hundreds of times.
Downstream prepares for rising waters
As the water releases increase downstream of the Garrison Dam folks in the Washburn and Hensler area are watching the Missouri River water surge on by with great force.
School to start $2.7 million renovation
As school board member Mike Heger described, it took a lot of hammering out to reach a decision, but the board unanimously agreed that the school district would benefit from a $2,040,917 project during the last regular school board meeting held Thursday.
McLean County prepares for epidemic
Consider there is an airborne threat spreading across the country.
Cold but constructive day of beautification
About 30 die-hard Underwood residents arose early on Saturday morning to temps in the upper 30s and a slight drizzle.
‘Safe Routes’ sidewalks will be installed
The Underwood City Commissioners agreed to go ahead with the construction of sidewalks in town with the help of a $196,000 grant following what was one of the largest turnouts for a community meeting in recent history.
Coleharbor Post Office ‘under study’ for closure
It’s not a done deal; the Coleharbor Post Office is not on the list of rural post offices that are getting the axe.
Sidewalks come to question
Underwood has been awarded a grant for $196,000 to add and improve sidewalks around town leading to the school.
