Central McLean News-Journal - News
GRE bike gets kids energized
Biking season has returned and as many people know, bike riding is a fun and healthy mode of transportation.
Property values upped by (at least) 3 percent
After the April 16 tax equalization meeting in Underwood, it’s likely most Underwood home and/or property owners are glad their property is in Underwood rather than Garrison, at least as far as property taxes go, as Garrison’s property values were increased by the Board of Equalization by 12 percent, whereas Underwood’s went up an across-the-board minimum of 3 percent following recent assessments required by state law.
Elevator merger is put on hold
The proposed merger of the Falkirk Farmers Elevator and Hazen Farmers Elevator with CHS/Garrison Farmers Union Elevator could fall through.
Post-mining land approved for WMA
The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld the Aug. 24, 2010, North Dakota Public Service Commission's decision approving the post-mining land use change of 86 acres at the Falkirk Mine in McLean County, North Dakota near Coal Lake, Underwood.
Underwood’s newest restaurant nears completion
It was coming down to the finer details of construction last week for James Graves of J & A Carpentry and John Wangen of Fine Line Designs.
Members needed for ballot
Ever wished you had the chance to make more of a difference in your community?
Voting centers cut to three
Come the June Primary Election, if voters want to go to the poll to cast their ballot, they will only have three choices – Washburn, Garrison and Turtle Lake.
Revised sidewalks plan approved
A small line of picketers . . . no, make that a line of small picketers, marched with signs and yelled, “We want sidewalks, keep us safe, ” in front of the Underwood City Hall Monday night, urging the Underwood City Commission to go ahead with its proposed sidewalk plan which would be voted on that night.
Ready, set, plant
Let the planting season begin – and it's still March. Last year, most farmers were lucky to get into the field by May.
School adding elementary teacher, boys hoops coach
The Underwood School Board made quick work of its items on the agenda last Thursday night, quickly moving on to its meeting with McClusky and Turtle Lake board members to discuss the sports co-ops.
