McLean County Independent News
Who's out there?
National media reports remind us daily that west-central North Dakota is changing. It’s reported that crime is on the upswing and sales of handgun and pepper spray are skyrocketing.
Merger proposed
A merger of two area cooperatives is planned that would join CHS/Garrison Farmers Union Elevator and Falkirk Farmers Elevator. It would also include the Falkirk Farmers Elevator terminal in Hazen.
Burglary, drugs ring leads to six arrests
What started as a string of burglaries throughout much of northern North Dakota led to a high speed chase to Denbigh and the arrest of two suspects, Brent and Jason Ellis of Willow City.
Growth ahead
That’s the message delivered to those who attended the annual meeting of the Garrison Area Improvement Association (GAIA) Monday evening.
Development concerns township
Three residents from the northwest portion of the county visited county commissioners during the last regular commission meeting with a concern that a development was coming into their area.
Convert to digital or close
It began with silent movies, then came “talkies.” Black and white became color.
Garrison man apprehended in local heist
A 22-year-old former Garrison man who recently moved to Bismarck is in custody in Mountrail County, awaiting extradition to McLean County, for his part in the burglary of a Garrison business.
Jazz ensemble going incognito
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is coming to the Garrison High School Music Department’s jazz ensemble. It’s receiving a composition written specifically for them by a musician/composer who now lives in Los Angeles.
Countdown to a record?
Can Lake Sakakawea make it another week without being officially called completely frozen over?
School officials move on bond issue
No more toes in the swimming pool to check to see if the water is too warm or too cold. Garrison school board members are ready to jump in with both feet.
