Leader-News - News
Sending help
Area organizations watching disasters hit southern states in the country came together recently to send some help from afar.
Ag office: Watch for spots
With much of the state still in a drought, insects that thrive in dry conditions are making their way into local gardens, and bringing a deadly disease with them.
Budgets approved
Washburn residents will likely see minimal effects of budget changes on their property taxes next year, as school and city mill adjustments practically canceled each other out.
‘Bless You’ week in Washburn
Locals joined arm-in-arm this week to lend a hand and spread some joy throughout town during the first ever “Bless You” week.
Preliminary budget approved
Washburn City Commissioners made some adjustments before approving the 2018 preliminary budget, ensuring a zero-percent increase in property taxes from the city this year.
Enrollments stay stable
Steady stays the course for schools throughout McLean County.
Behind the numbers
With schools beginning to publish their financial reports for the 2016-17 school year, local administrators are shedding a little light on what large amounts of carryover are used for.
Intake site options narrowed
Engineers are getting closer to deciding on a site for the new intake, which is set to replace the current intake and avoid any possible lapses in water collection.
Shooting for the moon
How far are you willing to go to get the photo? For one local photographer, the answer is about 800 miles.
Petition seeks recall election
For the second time in a little over a year, a petition is circulating around town to replace the head of the city commission.
