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Weekend of celebration for First Lutheran Church of Washburn
In September, 1883 Reverend I.O. Scheie of Hudson visited the Washburn area. With him he brought the traditions and worshiping style of the Lutheran church.
Wilton commissioners tour South Central Water
It has been nearly a year since the South Central Regional Water District plant began serving the Wilton area, bringing a stream of cool, clear water like Wilton hasn’t had before.
Pete Moe: 30 years of inspiring greatness
As fans bundle in mittens and scarves, huddling together to conserve heat, they use the little energy the weather will allow to proudly cheer on their team.
School board begins planning concrete improvements
The Washburn School Board began discussing upcoming construction on the school grounds.
Washburn business stands the test of time
In early September 1978, Washburn was a very different community than it is today. Thirty years ago the agriculture-based society was beginning construction on the local power plants, and the town boomed with construction personnel as coal and energy took over Washburn.
Assessment begins for future of McLean County Courthouse
When bats were found once again in the McLean County Courthouse, all of the surrounding communities knew that the issue would grow into something of a much larger magnitude.
Cold weather can’t dampen Bellamy Brother concert
When the Bellamy Brothers agreed to return to Washburn, they vowed to perform through almost any conditions. That vow was put to the test on Friday when temperatures reached the low 50’s. Though it felt more like late autumn than mid-August, not even the cold weather could stop the band from entertaining their fans. Over 500 people bundled in mittens, hats, winter jackets and blankets packed into Washburn’s 4-H camp.
Three new faces fill four positions at Wilton School
The retirement of half-time Supt. Robert Tollefson and half-time Elementary Principal Sue Olson after the 2007-2008 school year means a new face in the Administrative Offices at Wilton School.
