McLean County Independent News
Bond issue put on hold
What way to turn? For Garrison School Board members Tuesday night, it was the difference between moving ahead with a bond issue vote and indebtedness increase vote as soon as Oct. 9, or waiting until the verdict is in regarding the proposed annexation of property from the Lewis & Clark North Shore District.
Courthouse savers seek ballot question
The McLean County Heritage Preservation Foundation recently gave the McLean County auditor a letter for the county commissioners regarding halting the demolition of the McLean County courthouse.
School enrollments mixed
Some are up, some are down. With classes underway at area schools, enrollment trends seem to swing like a pendulum.
County revenue projected to climb
McLean County should expect a sharp revenue increase in 2013. That’s the prediction from county Auditor Les Korgel.
School bond issue inches toward ballot
It’s been nearly two years in coming. And it’s not there yet.
Highway proposal gets backing
The Garrison City Council is in accord with a recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee’s goal to add turning lanes at the intersection of N.D. Highway 37 and McLean County 15.
Building boom remains strong
Construction in the area continues to be at a brisk pace.
CANDISC turns 20
Twenty years ago, Fort Stevenson State Park was a mere shadow of what it is today.
N.D. Firefighter memorial is in place
A new monument on Garrison’s Main Street pays tribute to the firefighters who gave their lives serving others.