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Eliminate email?
After one commissioner decided recently against using emails for city business, the Washburn City Commission is discussing how to proceed with correspondence.
Sheriff’s office recognized
The McLean County Sheriff’s office is receiving some extra praise after one officer was recognized in an online post recently.
City weighs accessibility issue
The Washburn City Commission is taking a look at options to make the family fishing pier in town handicap accessible.
Auditor reappointed
Washburn’s city auditor has been approved for another four-year term, but not before citizens voiced some misgivings about the commissioners fighting the reappointment.
Zimmerman makes statement
Auditor Zimmerman asked if she could speak on her behalf before the city included here.
New class making waves
A returning class is making a splash in Washburn this summer.
Lindell: Track use not permitted
City attorney David Lindell has weighed in on whether operating a go-kart track in Washburn would qualify as a permitted use.
Bluegrass was booming
Cross Ranch State Park was packed this weekend with the Missouri River Bluegrass Festival.
Thomas: Disappointed with city auditor
President of the Commission Larry Thomas said at last week’s city commission meeting that he will be recommending to not appoint Washburn City Auditor Joan Zimmerman.
Wild, windy in Wilton
Hundreds braved the weekend wind and showed up for this year’s Wild in Wilton celebration.
