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Washburn School discusses pay raise
"I know it’s hard, as a board, to deal with this issue – voting and giving yourself a raise. But, you are dramatically underpaid."
Foster parenting
Biological...Adoptive...Foster...Step...It’s not the word before parent that defines, but rather the love and dedication in their heart.
Fines may go up for building without permit
Not thrilled with having to approve a conditional use building permit "after the fact," county commissioners will be looking at raising the fine for those who build on their properties without first getting approval for the building from the county.
Seeking: antique enthusiast
Long-time Washburn resident Raymond Wicklander began collecting machinery when he first laid eyes on an antique, wood threshing machine.
Treading water: city scrambles to keep up
"I’m concerned about the way the commission operates. Unless you get on the agenda, you can’t speak."
Farm Rescue founder selected as money hero
Farmers aren’t granted sick pay or a leave of absence from their job when the need strikes.
Last American Highway
"Some people want to spend their two-week vacation on the beach. I want to spend mine on the open road.
New faces: Washburn commissioners take oaths
Joan Zimmerman is Washburn’s new city auditor, stepping up into the role vacated by Milissa Price, who resigned in May.
‘Till we meet again’
Socrates once said, "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Another fair in the books
A little bit of rain here or there didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the McLean County Fair last weekend, particularly the racing fans, as the gate at both the stock car and enduro races indicated a pretty good showing.
