Leader-News - News
Dating scam hits home
Local authorities are warning residents to be cautious of online dating scams after a McLean County woman was conned out of $200,000 last month.
Thomas reclaims spot on commission
City Commission President Larry Thomas is expected to return to his current spot, as early results from Tuesday’s recall election showed him with a 25-point lead over his competitor.
Playground project proposals examined
The Washburn School facilities committee listened to one presentation and read over materials detailing proposals from three other companies last week during a bid opening for a possible playground improvement project.
County fatals down by 50 percent
McLean County drivers seemed to navigate safely from Point A to Point B more frequently over the last year, as local authorities report a drop in both motor vehicle accidents and associated fatalities in 2017.
Blizzard Bluegrass set for Jan. 12-13
Attendees of next week’s Blizzard Bluegrass weekend will be able to both listen and learn during two days of performances and a one-day educational workshop in Bismarck.
Wilton farmer in 2018 Rose Parade
One Wilton man will travel to Pasadena, California next week to represent North Dakota farmers in the annual Rose Parade.
Looking ahead
With its 2018 annual meeting approaching, the WAEDA board took time last week to discuss recent progress, its ongoing vision and setting new goals.
Historic weather observation site active one again
One of the oldest weather recording sites in the state will be back on the map this week, as the National Weather Service has approved reactivation of Washburn’s historic observation station.
Sign to be whittled down
In order to meet size requirements that would allow community messages to once again be shown, Washburn’s digital sign will be getting an square-footage reducing facelift.
