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Washburn eyes new programs
The Washburn School Board briefly discussed ideas for new programs at Monday’s meeting, agreeing to review the subject more at next month’s meeting.
Stanton Station equipment donated
As the doors close on Great River Energy’s Stanton Station, leftover pieces of furniture and equipment are finding new homes in the surrounding communities.
Man arrested for stealing gas, fleeing
A Wilton man was arrested on multiple charges after not paying for gasoline and later taking off from a traffic stop.
Local students recognized
Students from across the county were honored Monday night at the fifty-fourth annual Masonic Banquet, held at the Washburn Memorial Building.
Ziegler’s Landing gets tentative dock OK
Property owners in the Ziegler’s Landing Homeowners Association are one step closer to installing a courtesy dock at the public boat ramp at Ziegler’s Landing near Garrison...
Meier named supt.
The Wilton School board selected one of their own staff members to step into the superintendent position being vacated this summer.
Washburn accepts grant for bus
The Washburn School Board accepted a grant at its meeting last week that will help pay for a new bus as the school retires one of the older ones.
Authorities investigating missing dogs
Residents are being urged to keep their pets close after several large dogs have been reported missing in the county.
County upping cities’ portion of policing costs
McLean Co. commissioners approved increasing what the cities pay for police coverage by 5 percent for the 2018 contract, citing increasing expenses for the sheriff’s department.
Public hearing scheduled for rezoning
A Washburn man approached the city Planning and Zoning Commission Monday in hopes of getting one step closer to building a storage space in town.
