Central McLean News-Journal - News
Cool weather makes for hot classic
A little chill in the air didn’t keep people away from the MidSummer Classic in Underwood Saturday – not spectators, and not participants, as 98 cars, motorcycles and trucks entered this year’s Classic car show parade and/or competition.
Wind won’t blow (just) 55
Sammy Hagar can’t drive 55, and the wind doesn’t stop blowing when it hits 55 miles per hour, and the Underwood School Board members want some assurance the school’s new roof isn’t going to fall apart if (when) the wind blows more than 55 mph.
MidSummer Classic – it’s a ‘go’ for Saturday
It’s been nice and sunny in Seattle lately. Any other time of the year, that probably wouldn’t mean much to folks who live in and around Underwood
October Road, Bull-A-Rama headline McLean County fair
The differences may be subtle, but the McLean County Fair Board members and 4-H youth have been putting a little more “spit and polish” to the fairgrounds lately in preparation for this weekend’s 61st annual McLean County Fair, which runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Underwood.
Redrawing a line on the map
The city will finally be able to move forward on its final water diversion project on South Sayler Street, after getting easement approval from adjacent property owner Dean Cottingham.
Anderson helped school enter computer age
“Helped escort public school into the computer age” could be one of the bullet points on Nita Anderson’s resume.
City, Falkirk address pond drainage future
A little “miscommunication” led to a meeting between the Underwood City Commission and representatives of the Falkirk Mining Company last Tuesday.
Gonna miss the Class of '17
Underwood Valedictorian Eden Johannes punctuated her graduation address with a proverb – “The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm,” reminding her classmates that they need to try to depend on themselves first for success.
Birka celebrates veterans with memorial service
Some traditions are just too important to let go, even if they have to be switched up a little bit.
