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Investigation into deficit continues
The first stage of reviewing Washburn City financials is reaching completion, with two more phases left of the process, which aims to identify the cause of a $200,000 deficit in the city’s debt services fund.
Renovation project pushed back
Following some back and forth discussion and a couple of failed motions on the matter, the Washburn School Board agreed on a smaller building fund levy that means shelving the school’s renovation project for a year.
Cashing in a Benjamin
One hundred years of serving the community. That’s what this month’s anniversary means to Washburn’s Farmers Security Bank.
County getting another K-9
McLean County will be getting another K-9 following the county commissioners’ approval at last Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Commission nixes permit for Kings
In a three-to-two vote, Washburn’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended not approving a conditional use permit for a business being run in a residential area.
On the front lines of an epidemic
On the southern border of McLean County, nestled in the curves of U.S. Highway 83, a small ambulance squad is fighting to keep up with the growing number of emergency calls involving controlled substances.
Washburn school responds to threat
A 19-year-old Garrison man is in custody on a felony terrorizing charge after reportedly threatening violence on Washburn Public School this weekend.
Expecting a damp, but healthy, harvest
After several years of drought conditions, local farmers aren’t complaining about recent rain.
Sisters pursue same dream to Hazen
Siblings don’t always share the same aspirations and dreams in life. But, sometimes, their paths align.
McLean County gets security grant
McLean County courthouse guests will be greeted by a new piece of safety equipment in the near future, after the Emergency Management department received a grant to fund a new metal detector.