McLean County Independent News
Help wanted
Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs. There are apply within signs, help wanted signs and cashiers wanted signs around Garrison.
Property taxes to go up
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.
Things are going to get a bit corny in Garrison
Corn, hay and scarecrows will decorate Garrison’s City Park Saturday for the annual Corn, Wheels ‘N Grill Fest.
Enrollments on the rise
Area schools are officially back in session. In most cases, school officials report a jump in enrollment from this spring.
Sheriff’s department honors three
The McLean County Sheriff’s Department recently recognized three individuals who assisted at the scene of an incident where an intoxicated individual attempted to overpower Deputy Justin Cote during an investigation into a Driving While Impaired motorist complaint.
To the rescue
When Tom Bjornholt suffered a leg injury in a freak accident in June, he feared the worst, not wanting to admit that it would prevent him from accomplishing what every farmer lives for – bringing in the harvest.
Levy, reserve fund proposed
The Garrison School District is losing the catch up battle.
Stretching skyward
Garrison’s new water tower has begun reaching to the sky.
Sales, Use Tax vote Tuesday
Residents in the City of Garrison are asked to head to the polls Tuesday.
