McLean County Independent News
Little relief for taxpayers
County taxpayers will likely feel little-to-no reprieve in 2018 property taxes, as belt tightening in local budgets was curbed by the elimination of a 12 percent State tax-relief credit.
Drug market boiling over
A 25-pound drug bust near Turtle Lake last week is evidence of a rapidly-booming drug market in McLean County, and targeted efforts by local law enforcement to combat the problem.
Counterfeit money turning up
Businesses and area residents are being put on notice that they should be diligent when checking the legality of their money, no matter what denomination.
Fingers crossed for moisture
As harvest winds down, producers are assessing the season. The unusual crop year was one that saw the area suffer through a severe drought. Crops, for the most part, were shadows of what was seen last year.
Cutting losses
Crop yields throughout the county took a hit in the summer drought, but are showing some promise, according to Auditor Les Korgel.
Memorial planned for Wilderness Park
The Garrison, Max and Douglas areas have seen their share of loss over the years, the loss of a child, grandchild, sibling or young family member.
Fire Prevention Week activities are planned
The Garrison Fire Department has a full slate of activities planned to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14.
Finding common ground
BY STU MERRY Finding common ground, that's the hope of Mayor Shannon Jeff ers and general manager of the Garrison Rural Water District, Marty Dahl. Jeff ers and Dahl were guests at Monday's Garrison Chamber of Commerce Governmental Aff airs Committee meeting.
No new taxes on ‘county’s part’
The McLean County Commissioners took out their black pens Monday morning in an effort to keep the county in the black for the upcoming year, making about $612,000 in budget cuts.
Phone call causes big stir
A short exchange on a cell phone caused quite a commotion Friday and now the caller is in hot water.
