Leader-News - News
Washburn school responds to threat
A 19-year-old Garrison man is in custody on a felony terrorizing charge after reportedly threatening violence on Washburn Public School this weekend.
On the front lines of an epidemic
On the southern border of McLean County, nestled in the curves of U.S. Highway 83, a small ambulance squad is fighting to keep up with the growing number of emergency calls involving controlled substances.
Sisters pursue same dream to Hazen
Siblings don’t always share the same aspirations and dreams in life. But, sometimes, their paths align.
Expecting a damp, but healthy, harvest
After several years of drought conditions, local farmers aren’t complaining about recent rain.
Beefing up international trade
Lifetime rancher Clark Price took his passion for the beef industry oversees this month during a tour to encourage stronger ties between U.S. producers and Japanese consumers.
McLean County gets security grant
McLean County courthouse guests will be greeted by a new piece of safety equipment in the near future, after the Emergency Management department received a grant to fund a new metal detector.
New dog on duty
Watching deputy Ray Copeland and his partner Onyx interact, it’s hard to imagine they have only known each other for a little over a week.
‘This might not be the right time’
More than 50 people crowded into the Washburn Public School board room Monday night for a public meeting that focused primarily on the proposed school renovation.
Man arrested for assault on officer
A 35-year-old Garrison man was taken into custody recently after reportedly striking a McLean County Sheriff’s Department in the face multiple times.
Mixed bag for school enrollment
McLean County schools are largely holding steady when it comes to student enrollment, with minor increases and decreases in K-12 numbers between spring and fall terms.
