Central McLean News-Journal - News
Mask makers for the masses
When the nation/worldwide call went out for people who are stuck at home to start sewing face masks, people from all over dusted off their sewing machines, headed to the fabric store and started searching online to find the correct width elastic.
Smalls podcast – being a ‘QuaranTeen’
Turtle Lake-Mercer’s Miya Smalls is one of this year’s seniors whose last year as a high school student has forever been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
County approves transmission line amendments
After nearly two hours of testimony, questions and answers, the McLean County Planning and Zoning Board and McLean County Commission Thursday night both approved zoning amendments that would prohibit transmission lines from being erected closer than one mile beyond the ordinary high water mark of the Missouri River, Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon.
Northland to have drive-up ‘19’ testing
If you’ve got COVID-19 questions , Northland Community Health has got the answers. The health center recently set up a nursing hotline for anyone having questions about COVID-19 and its symptoms.
Wash your hands - stay home
Ever since the announcement that a Ward County man was diagnosed with a presumptive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, regional health institutions have been urging the public not to panic while also taking precautions and preparing for additional cases.
‘Mr. D’ makes state job bid
Underwood School Superintendent Brandt Dick announced on Thursday that he is joining the race to be North Dakota’s superintendent of public instruction.
Crystal’s Custom Apparel open for business
Underwood’s newest storefront owner on Lincoln Ave. is hoping for major successes for the Comets and Cougars.
Moving forward with 20-21 school year
Contracts for the 2020-21 school year are being extended this week by the Underwood School, as the district gets to work on confirming staff positions for those coming back next year, with an eye on filling vacant spots.
