Leader-News - News
Washburn budget finalized
The Washburn City Commission put a stamp of approval on the 2016 budget after two separate meetings on Friday to finalize a few final line items.
Students ‘Don’t have a clue’
Washburn High School students are currently rehearsing for their fall production of "I Don’t Have A Clue" by Craig Sodaro.
Bank partners with school
Farmers Security Bank is looking to help the students of Washburn become more monetarily savvy by providing them with access to web-based financial programs.
Roughriders take home Homecoming
Friday’s Roughrider Homecoming game against Garrison lent a win to the football players, crowns to the candidates and smiles to spectators.
County slashes budget
McLean County Commissioners chiseled away hundreds of thousands of dollars from the 2016 budget at a special meeting on Sept. 22 at the county courthouse in Washburn.
New ambulance arrives
The sirens wailed and lights flashed as the ambulance pulled around the corner, but for once, it was a happy occasion.
Kroll joins Washburn city commission
The Washburn City Commission has appointed a new city commissioner.
Making beds from plastic bags
Mat-weaving for homeless comes to Washburn
RV enthusiasts gather in Washburn
Thirteen motorhomes, carrying 32 people, traveled from across the U.S. and Canada for the rally in Washburn.
Growing agriculture
A seed has been planted in the Washburn School District that will help nourish the relationship between its students and the agriculture industry.
