McLean County Independent News
School expansion presented
Officials at Max got a close-up look this past week at what is being proposed in a school expansion/remodel project.
Board, citizens unite to promote bond issue
In just two months, patrons of the Garrison School District will have an opportunity to support a bond issue. The bond vote will be Nov. 4 in conjunction with the 2014 general election.
New bond date set
Garrison School District patrons will be asked to go to the polls Nov. 4 or vote earlier by mail. The issue before them will be a multimillion dollar decision for additions to the elementary and high schools.
School enrollments vary
Enrollment numbers continue to fluctuate at area schools.
Commission upholds demotion
By a unanimous vote, McLean County commissioners upheld the recent demotion of McLean County sheriff’s deputy Curt Olson at the administrative hearing held Tuesday in Washburn.
$96,000 grant secured
On Monday, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced that a local organization will receive $96,000 to develop two commercial lots near Garrison.
Yields look promising
Statewide, officials expect record yields this harvest. That will just add further pressure to North Dakota’s grain storage and delivery system. In the area, crops are also showing promise.
A drought of rail cars
There’s a drought overtaking North Dakota. It’s not a lack of moisture. Instead, it’s a shortage of rail cars.
County Deputy demoted
McLean County Deputy Curt Olson has been demoted from his captain’s position. The move was July 9. No replacement has been made.
Oil activity to increase
Forty additional oil wells are being planned in extreme northwest McLean County. The number will nearly double the amount of wells in the county. Presently, there are 58 oil sites. Of those, as of May, 49 are producing wells.
