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New group seeking name, board member
Washburn’s combined civic and economic development group is starting to take shape, as board members were selected and rough bylaws drafted Tuesday afternoon.
Discussion continues over police contract
County and Garrison city representatives made little headway during a Tuesday morning county commission meeting, but continued to mull options as Garrison works to develop its own police department.
Christmas show coming to Washburn
Santa Claus is coming to town, and so is “The Magical Medora Christmas Show.”
Wilton school anticipates growing pains
Growing numbers in the early education grades has the Wilton School Board questioning on how best to prepare for students in upcoming years.
Investigation into deficit continues
The first stage of reviewing Washburn City financials is reaching completion, with two more phases left of the process, which aims to identify the cause of a $200,000 deficit in the city’s debt services fund.
Water supply project to break ground next spring
Officials are tracking for construction of the Red River Valley pipeline project, which may draw from the Missouri River near Washburn, to begin in Spring 2020.
Cashing in a Benjamin
One hundred years of serving the community. That’s what this month’s anniversary means to Washburn’s Farmers Security Bank.
Renovation project pushed back
Following some back and forth discussion and a couple of failed motions on the matter, the Washburn School Board agreed on a smaller building fund levy that means shelving the school’s renovation project for a year.
Commission nixes permit for Kings
In a three-to-two vote, Washburn’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended not approving a conditional use permit for a business being run in a residential area.
County getting another K-9
McLean County will be getting another K-9 following the county commissioners’ approval at last Tuesday’s regular meeting.