McLean County Independent News
A howlin’ good business
Garrison’s Main Street business district is going to the dogs.
Looking back on accomplishments
The Garrison Area Improvement Association had a busy 2017. At the annual meeting Monday, GAIA told a full room of the many grants and accomplishments the group did in the past year.
Taking another swing
Garrison and Max plan co-op meeting There may be just 18 miles between Garrison and Max, but every mile, down to the inch, was felt at both cities’ school board meetings Jan. 24.
Garrison native gets shaken up
Steve Boyle, formerly of Garrison, wasn’t awakened by his alarm clock early Tuesday morning, but by being violently shaken by an earthquake.
Local entity affected by shutdown
Anyone who had business at the Garrison United States Department of Agriculture office, Monday, was out of luck.
K-9 story jumps off the page
Students get to meet police dog For third grade students at the Bob Callies Elementary school, a story they recently read in class was brought to life.
Parking courtesy following snow
Garrison residents are reminded that vehicles must be moved off streets to allow for proper clearing following snow events, like the area experienced the past week.
A critical moment of impact
Students, faculty and community members gathered in the Garrison High School Gym, Friday, and listened to a story that raised goosebumps.
County fatalities 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.
Skating into the new year
More than 180 kids have glided onto the ice at the Crawford Skate Arena in just a week’s time.
