Central McLean News-Journal - News

United Methodist closing after 116 years
After 116 years, the Underwood United Methodist Church is doing its final doxology this Sunday.
Shoppers make a haul at the fire hall
The early bird is known to get the worm. Next week, the early bird shoppers will be the ones who rake in the biggest and best bargains at the Underwood Fire, Ambulance and Rescue fundraiser rummage sale, starting Thursday, June 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Legion remembers fallen soldiers
“Their souls go marching on. Because of them, our lives are free. Because of them, our nation lives.”

UHS grads urged to put best foot forward
Underwood’s four honor students encouraged their classmates and those attending Sunday’s graduation ceremonies to be present, take in what life has to offer, put their best foot forward, but not to take life too seriously.
Berg, Earl lead UHS Class of ‘19
Underwood’s Valedictorians Callie Berg and Ethan Earl will both be giving commencement addresses this Sunday, joined by the Class of 2019’s other two honor students giving the welcome and closing.

TL-M seniors learned respect
Turtle Lake-Mercer Salutatorian Ben Goven warmed up the crowd with a joke about the slow-paced life of a Turtle Lake-Mercer student, and Valedictorian Ryeleigh Laib reminded her classmates and the audience of their time in school that passed in the blink of an eye.

Turtle Days with no turtle races?
What would Turtle Days be without the turtle races?
City holding stance on ordinance
The discussion over a request for a building permit for a fence got a little heated during Wednesday’s Underwood City Commission meeting, then bubbled over for a few minutes following the meeting.

Auxiliary members make, donate bibs to hospital
There were salads galore to choose from at this past Sunday’s Turtle Lake Hospital Auxiliary’s annual salad luncheon fundraiser.