McLean County Independent News
Olson, Kerzmann advance
The field for who will be the next McLean County sheriff and who will square off for a seat representing District 1 on the Board of McLean County Commissioners is set.
Widen Trooper?
Should Trooper Avenue from N.D. Highway 37 to Main Street be widened? Garrison city officials are giving strong consideration to doing so.
City supports welcome sign
The City of Garrison backs a proposal by the Garrison Chamber of Commerce to erect a sign on the west edge of Garrison, welcoming people to the community. The council took it one step further, supporting installing a similar sign on the east edge of Garrison.
Water tower plan sees setback
It’s time to take a step back and rethink how to proceed with plans to add a new above ground water storage facility.
Hospital ER expansion underway
Construction is well underway on the remodel/expansion of the emergency room at Garrison Memorial Hospital.
Riverdale Ambulance Service revived
How’d they do it? That’s the first question lots of folks living in towns with at-risk ambulance service ask.
Pay hikes approved
Having previously completed contract negotiations for the upcoming school year, the Garrison School Board turned its attention to pay increases for other staff members.
Max administrator resigns
School officials at Max School received a double whammy during their regular board meeting Tuesday night – the resignations of Dave McQueen and his wife, Lisa.
Drug dogs making a difference
Drug dogs are well worth their bark and are taking a bite out of crime in the county. That’s the opinion of deputies of the McLean County Sheriff’s Department.
Two cited in mailbox incident
The allure of an attractive mailbox, coupled with a grudge over a business deal that turned sour is thought to be the reason two area men are now facing charges in the theft and destruction of a mailbox owned by Bruce and Michelle Rime of rural Garrison.
