Leader-News - News
More budget requests in
An ad in this week’s local papers indicating the county is looking at raising taxes 113.62 percent will probably raise a lot of eyebrows in McLean County.
Equipment – and attitudes – get an upgrade
Schools all over the country are in full swing now, but this year, area schools are facing some major improvements - some financial, some physical and some emotional.
Riverside Park Road to be paved
Washburn’s Riverside Park Road will soon be paved and families will be able to enjoy all the park has to offer, thanks to a grant from the state of North Dakota.
Steps toward a cure
For the third year in a row, people will gather Washburn, ND and walk a few miles to fight for newborn babies.
Thomas elected as mayor
City commissioner Larry Thomas took home the most votes and the position of Mayor in Washburn’s special election on Tuesday.
Saddle Up Against Cancer
"Offering support to every family who has struggled with, or lost loved ones to, cancer."
N.D. 4-H Camp celebrates ribbon cutting
A new multipurpose complex – the Johnsrud Education Center – is now a reality at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn.
Mark ‘vote for mayor’ on your calendar
Washburn’s special election is drawing near.
Washburn contemplates deannexation request
Washburn City Commissioners received numerous citizen requests and complaints at Monday night’s meeting – deannexation from the city and a home with alleged unhealthy living conditions made the list.
Area 4-H youth win at NDSF
The 2015 North Dakota State Fair (NDSF) is officially in the books.
