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Digging into the pipeline
Sheridan and Wells County residents sat down Monday night to get some answers on the Red River Valley Water Supply project which aim to place a 72-inch pipeline in many of their backyards.
Putting his paws up
The McLean County Sheriff’s Department employs dozens of everyday heroes for the people of McLean County.
Washburn remains option for pipeline intake
Washburn has about a 50/50 chance of being the site of a $1.16 billion water supply project intake.
Intake work expected to begin this fall
Washburn City Comm. will finally get a look at what the construction of a new water intake will cost on Thursday, when bids for the project are scheduled to be opened.
WEADA wraps up community plan
With survey results tallied and focus group sessions completed, Washburn leaders have penned a preliminary community plan for the city and its civic groups.
City stumped by project fund deficit
As the Washburn City Commission plans out its budget for the upcoming year, the city office is delving into records seven years old in an effort to find the cause of a $200,000 deficit.
Wilton Depot sinking
The Soo Line Depot in Wilton is no stranger to restoration, but it’s facing its most difficult challenge to date as workers try to save the building, which is sinking into the ground.
Washburn gets new ambulance
Washburn’s Ambulance Squad has a shiny new set of wheels, as a brand-new rig arrived in town last week.
A path of positivity
Those who ventured down the Washburn walking path this spring may have stumbled upon some special tokens of encouragement placed along the asphalt.
Sales tax funds approved for street project
The Washburn Sales Tax and Use Committee approved $238,805 to fund an emergency street repair set to take place this summer on Main Avenue.