Leader-News - News
City approves free sewer and water for new residents
WAEDA's recent interest in creating incentive packages could be the defining element in swaying new residents to the Washburn community.
Starting over
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center was originally constructed in 1997, utilizing $1.5 million from the Department of Transportation's 'Transportation Enhancement' funding.
Resolution for street project
For several months, the Washburn City Commission has addressed the upcoming street project during their meetings.
Snow falls on snow
Last week, after dealing with an estimated 80 inches of snow in some areas of the county, the McLean County Board of Commissioners became one of the five counties and one city to officially declare a state of snow emergency.
Local realtors feel minor impact from national housing crisis
Months ago, local communities saw numerous houses on every street go up for sale, but as the weather began to decline, houses that remained unsold slowly fell off the market, waiting for the arrival of fresh spring weather and new eager buyers.
School or no school?
As a child, waking up and looking out the window to see a complete white-out, blowing winds and snow-covered streets may be a welcomed sign.
Hall announces resignation
During the past 13 years, Mr. Randy Hall has built the Washburn music department from the ground up.
Changing the name, not changing the hometown feel
For almost seventeen years, Washburn Insurance Agency has offered reliable and localized service to the area.
Helping find a cure, one step at a time
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases on earth, taking the lives of nearly 564,000 people every year.
Financial Forecast 2009
The past year may have been consumed with losses, pinching pennies and watching the economy as it continued to slump into the recession of 2008.
