Leader-News - News
Bluegrass festival rounding the corner
A local celebration of bluegrass music is returning once again, with bands and music lovers set to gather at Cross Ranch State Park next weekend for the Missouri River Bluegrass Festival.
Write-ins to fill empty spots
Seven commission and board positions look to be determined by write-in come Tuesday, with Washburn and Wilton each set to see gaps on the ballot in the upcoming election.
Wild in Wilton canceled
For the first time since its creation, the annual Wild in Wilton fundraiser has been canceled, with park board members citing that there is too much work for the small group of volunteers.
Remembering the fallen
For the 135th year in a row, Washburn residents came together on Monday to honor and remember local veterans with spoken word, song and solemn silence.
Riverboat Days gearing up
Old favorites, annual staples and a couple new features are on the schedule for this year’s Riverboat Days weekend, set to start the second Thursday in June.
Jordan named superintendent
A former Miner principal will be returning to Wilton Public School in July, this time as the new school superintendent.
EcoBeef feedlot approved
McLean County’s ag industry is set to expand a little bit, as the county commission approved a new feedlot to be located on a quarter of land near Falkirk Mine.
Upgrades planned for Memorial Building
Washburn’s Memorial Building will be looking and sounding a little bit better in the near future, with improvements to the stairs and lighting and a new sound system set for installation.
Candidate chosen for auditor position
After interviewing five candidates and selecting three finalists, the Washburn City Commission has selected its top pick for filling the vacant auditor’s position.
Getting back on course
Change is in the air at Painted Woods Golf Course as officials work to rebrand, remarket and eventually pull the course out of debt.
