Central McLean News-Journal - News
Nearly half of city survey-takers 18 or younger
The Turtle Lake City Commission had a pretty light agenda to get through at its Jan. 13 meeting, one of the highlights of the meeting coming in the information that the city had one ticket issued the last quarter of 2019.
Board offers compromise with Jr. High co-op
In recent months, Underwood and McClusky have indicated they would like to increase the co-op to include all varsity sports, which would mean adding volleyball and boys and girls basketball.
Methodist church welcomes new pastor
Recently retired from his position at Sanford, VanLoon says his new position at United Methodist just seems like a good fit.
Fire razes rural Sheridan County home
Three victims were found at a neighboring residence and one victim was believed to be still in the residence.
Neff Repair – well oiled machining
After deciding to open up a machine shop in Turtle Lake, Neff Repair Shop’s Melinda and David Neff narrowly missed out on an opportunity to buy a shop in Turtle Lake that came complete with a lot of the equipment they would need to open up shop quickly.
Commission tackles garbage site, billing issue
Drivers along the frontage road in front of MEC and the state highway department building in Garrison will need to be pulling to a complete stop instead of slowing-and-going through yield signs in that area following the McLean County Commission’s decision to switch out the yield signs in that area for stop signs.
Nelson to acquire local banks
After 13 years with Farmers Security Bank and three years as president, Jamie Nelson is looking at a big change in her role in the banking industry.
TL-M board considers other hoops option
The board members, administration and Activities Director Wes Jacobson spent about an hour of Wednesday’s board meeting discussing the recent co-op meeting between representatives of the three schools involved in the Central McLean Cougars co-op, touching on the future of the co-op.
Saxberg takes commission seat
Before tackling any city business Thursday night, the Underwood City Commissioners took care of some commission business – that being naming the newest member to the commission, one who would replace former commissioner Jay Snyder who recently resigned.
Blotske takes reins of Comettes dance team
Coaching a dance team isn’t just about making sure the team members know the choreography and are ready to perform with a smile when they hit the floor. First-year head coach of the Underwood Comettes varsity dance team Courtney Blotske can attest to that.
