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Wilton graduates 16 seniors
It was a sweet ending to a long road for 16 Wilton High School seniors who graduated Sunday afternoon at the Wilton School in front of family, friends and school staff.
Local business takes a dip in loan pool
The third business to benefit from the Washburn Area Progress Fund, or loan pool, was Weber Electric Inc., who received a $10,000 low interest loan from the Washburn Area Economic Development Association’s loan fund.
Street damage in need of repair
The city commissioners heard numerous concerns from residents for street repair and have continued to see the issues that a wet spring have caused to the streets.
Help keep your community hunger free
For those lucky enough to have a garden, you know how great it is to have the freshest fruits and vegetables at your fingertips.
Wilton negotiates farm hydrant use
Local farmers were a bit up-in-arms about the decision of Wilton Commissioners at the April 20 meeting to discontinue farm access to city hydrants to fill water tanks used to spray their fields.
County Courthouse bidders get ready to work
About 20 contractors assembled in the very garage that will soon be removed to make room for the new McLean County Courthouse last Thursday.
Grass infield coming soon
The baseball field located on the school district property in Washburn is about to get a lot greener, thanks to the dreams of many baseball fans in town.
Historic infrastructure package signed
Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed two historic House bills into law this week that should be a shot in the arm for western North Dakota’s oil and gas producing counties.
Rezoning denied for 24-plex request
Wilton residents let commissioners know that although they are interested in seeing Wilton grow, they don’t want the growth in a large quantity in their own backyards.
Tax equalization ruffles feathers
The Washburn tax equalization meeting was held last Monday to allow for those residents affected by the change in property values to hear a more thorough explanation on the increases to their taxes.