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Commission rules on protests
Resident requests for adjustments to their special assessments were mostly turned down by the Washburn City Commission last week, with only one property owner getting a break.
Eatery closes doors
The recently re-opened Lewis & Clark Cafe in downtown Washburn ceased operations last week, citing a lack of staff and need for community support.
City approves nonexistent permit
The Washburn City Commission approved a Special Use permit on Sept. 12, supposedly granting permission for a go-kart track to operate on three different days in October.
Fred Five donates 3K to ambulance
In an effort to give back to the community, $3,000 of the proceeds from this year’s Fred Five 5K were donated to the Washburn Ambulance Endowment.
Security, engineering blamed for escape
A McLean County Jail inmate escaped the facility this week through a hole in the ceiling that officials were aware of, but told didn’t pose a security risk.
Cotton Wood celebrates 15 years
Local bluegrass band Cotton Wood turns 15 years old this month and is putting on a show Oct. 1 in celebration.
Residents fight assessments
Washburn residents filled City Hall on Monday to argue against assessments that they felt were unjust.
Support for the Blue
Law officers are much more than a badge. That’s the message members of the McLean County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary want to bring to the residents of McLean County and North Dakota.
Multi-agency chase ends in arrest
After eight hours of pursuit all across McLean County, the driver of a stolen vehicle was apprehended in a cornfield northwest of Wilton.
Underwood shop burns
Firefighters responded to a shop fire south of Underwood just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, battling the blaze for over an hour before getting it under control.