McLean County Independent News
Garbage contract is up for grabs
The Garrison City Council needs time to think – to mull over who should be awarded the next contract to provide garbage service to the residents of Garrison.
Oil firm asks for bulk water
The new underground water storage facility is now operational – and it couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.
Oil activity impacting county roads
The speed limit on roads in oil activity country in far northwest McLean County is now 35 mph.
Ryder area residents react School closing doesn’t sit well
Residents of Ryder are fighting mad. Fighting mad that their elementary school will be closed at the end of the school year.
Stroup Wilderness Park vandals sign confessions
McLean County law enforcement officials say that two youth have signed confessions, saying they were the ones involved in acts of vandalism at Garrison’s Stroup Wilderness Park in late July.
Ambulance board opting for paid paramedic staff
The Garrison Ambulance District is going from an all-volunteer paramedic service to one that is comprised of paid staff.
Saturday accident claims life of Douglas youth
A 16-year-old Douglas youth was killed near the community in a one-vehicle rollover this past Saturday.
County enrollment is strong to steady
McLean County and area schools are experiencing a bit of an enrollment jump.
Homecoming is next week
Students at Garrison High School are gearing up for next week’s homecoming game.
Principal hired
Makoti native Troy Walters will be the new Garrison High School principal. Walters, currently a high school history teacher at Grenora Public High School and elementary principal, was hired Tuesday night and started work Wednesday.
