Leader-News - News
Cutting losses
Crop yields throughout the county took a hit in the summer drought, but are showing some promise, according to Auditor Les Korgel.
Intake funding options explored
Ten percent of the cost of the possible new intake could be covered by McLean-Sheridan Rural Water District, commissioners said Monday, as they looked further into a potential partnership.
Lending a hand
With nearly one-fifth of visitors to the Underwood food pantry coming from Washburn, one local church is gathering donations to help stock the shared shelves.
Thomas: Meeting was staged
A special meeting held last week by the Washburn City Commission was a “choreographed ambush” aimed at tarnishing his name, City Commission President Larry Thomas said Monday.
Washburn sign embattled in permit issue
As it stands currently, the digital communication sign in Washburn can legally only advertise school events, according to a letter from the Department of Transportation.
A crash course in disc golf
Residents got a chance to try out the upgraded disc golf course at Riverside Park this weekend, during one of several events hosted by the Washburn Lions Saturday.
Signature count reached
With the petition for the Washburn City Commission president officially hitting its mark, a recall election for the city now looks inevitable.
Sending help
Area organizations watching disasters hit southern states in the country came together recently to send some help from afar.
Ag office: Watch for spots
With much of the state still in a drought, insects that thrive in dry conditions are making their way into local gardens, and bringing a deadly disease with them.
Budgets approved
Washburn residents will likely see minimal effects of budget changes on their property taxes next year, as school and city mill adjustments practically canceled each other out.
