Central McLean News-Journal - News
Sondrols to reign
There wasn’t a lot of fanfare involved with finding this year’s Turtle Days King and Queen, but long-time residents Ken and Marilyn Sondrol are proud to represent the citizens of Turtle Lake at this weekend’s 37th annual Turtle Days.
TL-M board approves music, Vo-Ag hires
Looking for a swing set? Maybe two? Larger than the average backyard set?
Just waiting for funding
Improving a city’s water access can be a tedious, time-consuming process, but by the time the city of Turtle Lake has its new water tower and water main project finished...
From deadbeat dad to ‘pops’
Underwood’s Paul Cabrera is like most fathers – happy to celebrate the upcoming Father’s Day this Sunday, celebrating, albeit long distance via Facetime, with his two daughters.
TL-M FFA students take on state
While most high school students consider themselves done with the 2017-18 school year, several Turtle Lake-Mercer students are joining other Future Farmers of America members at the state FFA convention this week in Fargo.
Get out the vote this Tuesday
Several incumbents are running for re-election, while others are bowing out after having fulfilled their terms as voters go to the polls for the primary election this Tuesday.
New rates for city hall rentals
The Underwood City Commission revisited several issues it has already discussed, continuing to whittle away on its to-do list Thursday night, establishing a new standard rate for rental of the various rooms at the city hall.
Underwood board talks SRO
The Underwood School Board had some questions about the value of a school resource officer answered Wednesday, as McLean County Sheriff’s Deputy Arlan Swanson addressed the school board, offering his services as a part-time resource officer for the school.
Principal adding AD duties
The Turtle Lake-Mercer School Board made some staffing decisions at Monday’s regular meeting, adding a new coaching position to the list of open positions, and still finding some teaching positions difficult to fill.