Central McLean News-Journal - News
County keeps up with snow-covered roads
Looking out the window it is obvious that this is a winter to remember.
Questioning courthouse future
Hearing about building problems at the McLean County courthouse is nothing new to area residents.
After the storm
It is 6 a.m. the morning after a weekend blizzard that has blown through McLean County for two days.
Annie's Project helps farm, ranch wives
Any woman who has married a farmer or rancher or has been the child of one has learned that farmers and ranchers are a different breed of men and that it takes a special woman to understand that.
Board members get pay increase
Underwood School Board members voted a pay raise after finding they were not being paid comparable to area schools.
Sub-zero temperatures
McLean County Commissioners braved the elements to get to the Dec. 22 regular meeting, with temperatures hovering near -20 degrees.
Weather puts chill on holiday events
A winter storm that blew into the area on Saturday with sub-zero wind chills, snow and nearly zero visibility didn't stop little shoppers from filling their Christmas lists.
Commissioners recognize employee service
County commissioners had more than one opportunity during the Dec. 9 meeting to show their support and appreciation for the years of work provided by several McLean County employees.
Santa Day adds new events
There's a whole weekend of traditional, along with some new, events planned for the Underwood Civic Club's Santa Day on Dec. 13 and Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 14.
St. John's supper to benefit food pantry
Congregation members of St. John's Lutheran Church are donating food and labor to put on a supper for the community and to benefit the McLean Family Resource Center's food pantry.
