Central McLean News-Journal - News
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.
More vendors, surprises on tap for June’s Classic
More vendors, more food, more things to see and do -- that’s what you get when you get some new blood and new ideas flowing into an organization.
Local businesses focus on local businesses
The Underwood Business Alliance began its reboot last Tuesday, as local business leaders and owners gathered together at the Underwood City Hall to begin brainstorming to find ways to increase businesses’ visibility and sales, hoping to find ways to get people to stop in Underwood rather than drive right by on US Highway 83.
