McLean County Independent News
Ballot applications mailed
While political ads have already begun filling various forms of media, the run up to the November General Election has begun in earnest in McLean County.
Paving for progress
Construction continues to flourish in Garrison’s newest housing development, the Bicentennial Addition in northeast Garrison.
Airport to receive federal funding
The Garrison Municipal Airport is one of seven North Dakota airports that will receive federal funding for updates.
Utility increase
A plan to increase what Garrison residents pay for their municipal utilities is moving forward.
Planning for a power outage
Garrison city officials hope for the best, but Monday night they took steps to plan for the worst at their annual preliminary budget meeting.
School expansion presented
Officials at Max got a close-up look this past week at what is being proposed in a school expansion/remodel project.
Board, citizens unite to promote bond issue
In just two months, patrons of the Garrison School District will have an opportunity to support a bond issue. The bond vote will be Nov. 4 in conjunction with the 2014 general election.
New bond date set
Garrison School District patrons will be asked to go to the polls Nov. 4 or vote earlier by mail. The issue before them will be a multimillion dollar decision for additions to the elementary and high schools.
School enrollments vary
Enrollment numbers continue to fluctuate at area schools.
Commission upholds demotion
By a unanimous vote, McLean County commissioners upheld the recent demotion of McLean County sheriff’s deputy Curt Olson at the administrative hearing held Tuesday in Washburn.
