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Money OK’d for repairs, improvements
The Washburn City Commission approved a little over $125,000 at Monday’s meeting for repairs and improvements throughout the city.
Oil, gas output shows slight drop
Oil and natural gas production in the county was down for March. That’s the word from McLean County Auditor Les Korgel. Still, county officials expect a productive year.
Commission debates procedure
Commissioners couldn’t seem to agree on how monthly city meetings should be run, debating at length both legal and moral aspects of different actions common at meetings.
Bringing greenery to GRE
Great River Energy may be adding some new plants at Coal Creek Station in coming years, but instead of producing energy, the new feature would actually generate produce.
Building hope
The raised gardens at Primrose Retirement Community were in a state of decay earlier this spring, and along with them, the residents’ hopes for one of their favorite summer hobbies.
Washburn eyes new programs
The Washburn School Board briefly discussed ideas for new programs at Monday’s meeting, agreeing to review the subject more at next month’s meeting.
Stanton Station equipment donated
As the doors close on Great River Energy’s Stanton Station, leftover pieces of furniture and equipment are finding new homes in the surrounding communities.
Man arrested for stealing gas, fleeing
A Wilton man was arrested on multiple charges after not paying for gasoline and later taking off from a traffic stop.
Local students recognized
Students from across the county were honored Monday night at the fifty-fourth annual Masonic Banquet, held at the Washburn Memorial Building.
Ziegler’s Landing gets tentative dock OK
Property owners in the Ziegler’s Landing Homeowners Association are one step closer to installing a courtesy dock at the public boat ramp at Ziegler’s Landing near Garrison...