Central McLean News-Journal - News
Cheer Baskets next Chamber project
With Turtle Lake’s Chamber of Progress Christmas activities punctuated by a raucous, festive Santa Store opening last Monday, members of the chamber were already thinking about next year’s festivities and how to improve things. That is – if they need improving.
Cupboard starting backpack program
Fewer hungry children – that’s the goal of the Community Cupboard of Underwood’s new backpack program.
Schell is Fair Hall of Famer
If you’ve ever seen a blur going from one spot to another at the McLean County Fair, it’s most likely that blur was McLean County Fair Board’s Diane Schell running from one place on the fair grounds to another, putting out fires.
A holiday Jam you’ll enjoy
What’s the easiest way to avoid all of the holiday stress that comes from having to do a bunch of holiday baking?
Participation or competition for co-ops questioned
The report on the Cougar Co-op report was front and center on the Turtle Lake-Mercer School board agenda for November 13.
What’s ‘kuchen’?
For most people, holiday baking doesn’t usually start until November, more likely December.
Holiday Fair this Friday
Locals who are looking to gobble up some holiday goodies and have the opportunity to win a free turkey will have opportunities for both of those things this Friday when the Turtle Lake Hospital Auxiliary holds its annual Holiday Fair at the American Legion Hall in Turtle Lake from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Retiring to work for those he loves
Thirty-four years of serving a “good bunch of people” marks the life of Randy Anderson with good memories.
