It’s only been about 14 months since McLean County Sheriff J.R. Kerzmann took over the position, but big changes have already taken place - jail income is up, a new chain of command and schedule are in use and morale is through the roof.

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Washburn elementary and middle school students gathered in the Olde Gym last Friday afternoon...

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Washburn seniors celebrated another step in their education with a certificate presentation and pizza party last Wednesday, after completing the Everfi Financial Literacy program under Farmers Security Bank.

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Even at a young age, Jim Ryder knew he wanted to be a musher, or dog sledder, if you will.

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Ten monitors sit in front of her, another three behind her.

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The McLean County Sheriff’s Department is looking to expand its number of employees, adding two more sets of eyes, and four more pairs of legs to the team.

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Butler Machinery will provide three motorgraders as McLean County goes from owning to leasing.

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It’s a few minutes before 6 p.m. and McLean County Deputy Sheriff Corporal Justin Krohmer looks at the clock and says, "Time to go."

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Fresh off of a successful competition last month, the Cardinals speech team is looking forward to showing off their stuff at the Washburn Speech Invitational this weekend.

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McLean County’s new emergency notification system is ready and will be tested this Friday at 10 a.m.

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