McLean County Independent News
Go all out
This year’s FFA motto couldn’t have been more fitting for Tuesday night’s guest speaker at the Garrison FFA Chapter’s 62nd Annual Parent-Member Banquet. NFL legend Phil Hansen was in the house.
Superintendent field narrowed
The search for a new Garrison School Superintendent is moving full speed ahead with the finish line in sight. Interviews of the final candidates began Tuesday evening.
County to do Garrison assessments
The county commissioners agreed at last Tuesday’s regular meeting that the county will do the assessments on Garrison’s commercial properties per a recent email request from the city, but they want to be sure Garrison knows it is going to have to pay for the assessments.
Washburn’s high school team dominated at the McLean County Acalympics Tuesday in Garrison, tallying 41 points to take top honors, with Max a distant second with 29 points and Garrison in third place with 28.
Legendary? Says who?
Would Bully Pulpit Golf course in Medora still set attendance records if the road to the nationally-acclaimed course wasn’t paved?
Trees dominate board meeting
A forest of tree issues kept Garrison Parks and Rec. officials busy during their regular monthly meeting this past week.
Bit o' blarney
There’s nothin’ like wearin’ a bit o’ the green Sunday. The Benedictine Living Center is hosting it’s St. Patrick’s Day bash, the annual brunch and auction.
County gets $3.6 million in Surge funds for county roads
McLean County has been allocated $3.6 million from the recently passed Surge Bill (SB 2103) in the Legislature, which is good, because there are plenty of roads that are in need of repair.
Surge funds coming
Garrison City Council members received a pleasant surprise Monday night.
Bond vote continues to fester at Max School
A second school bond issue at Max was soundly defeated Feb. 20, but the dust is far from settled.
