Central McLean News-Journal - News
Pieces of history planned for courthouse
A good indication of a project planning period coming to an end is when talks surround the finer details of decorative woodwork and bathrooms.
Author with local ties publishes first book
Kjelden Cundiff, 42, an author living in Springhill, Fla., calls his first published book, "The Cold November Son," a labor of love.
E-reading could mean change in traffic for local libraries
These days fewer and fewer readers are choosing to buy that crisp new book when they can download a book on a sleek and smaller electronic reading device.
Coping with crisis
When a crisis like suicide hits a community, it’s not something that can be resolved in short order.
Fransen continues positive push
The Positive Person of 2010 recognition was started as a way to honor those who have gone above and beyond just doing their job.
Garbage, sewer rates on the rise
While water funds seem to be doing well in Underwood, sewer and garbage rates will rise. City auditor Diane Schell recommended not changing the water rate as the water fund is $16,000 in the plus.
Teachers: average benefits up 9 percent in two years
Pay hikes for teachers grew in the single digits over the past years.
Give T-shirts new life
The life cycle of the T-shirt often goes from that favorite-fitting cotton tee to a floor scrubbing rag in a matter of a few years.
One man’s junk, another’s treasure
The city has been ordered by the First District Health Unit to clean the property of Blackie Weisenburger of any junk, trash or miscellaneous debris.
Elk Ridge Apartments under new ownership
If all goes as planned, Elk Ridge Apartments in Underwood will be sold to a new owner today.
