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Gates opened for Washburn grads
Washburn will feel a big impact after a class of 24 amazing youth commenced their high school schooling and went on to use their education to steer their future.
Bids awarded for street improvements
Bids for street, sewer and water repairs came in under the estimated cost at the recent bid opening at the Washburn City Hall.
Exchanging cultures
Before the start of the Washburn School year, Tzu-tsen “Alice” Chen had every reason to believe she’d be spending her junior year at an American high school somewhere in Florida.
Freedom Fitness now open 24-7
For those looking to get into shape for swimsuit season, there are few excuses to say you can’t find the time now that Washburn’s Freedom Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Giving a part of me to you
Hazen resident Karmen Boehm knew there was a reason she met David Spitzer, 50, in college.
Vander Wal earns Tuntland Scholarship
Jocilynn Vander Wal says the work of applying for the Mason’s Tuntland Scholarship was one of the toughest things she had to apply for so far.
Students honored at 50th annual Masonic banquet
It is said that a Mason finds ways in which to serve his God, his family, his fellow man, and his country.
Courthouse gets carved
While the start of demolition was scheduled over a month ago, it was still as shocking as ever for spectators...
One program pays for another
With demolition of the old McLean County Courthouse imminent...
When a family needs a child
Russian President Vladimir Putin admits that conditions for orphans in Russia may not be the best.