McLean County Independent News
Teacher pay unresolved
Garrison educators may not have a contract offer before the end of the school year, if the Garrison Education Association doesn’t accept the district’s most recent offer.
'Spring'ing into action
Winter is just a fading memory, but it’s mid-May and buds should be on trees, fields should be greening up and recreation areas should be ready to welcome visitors.
School expansion discussion begins
Members of the Garrison School Board Building and Grounds Committee, along with administrators Steve Brannan and Shelly Fuller, and maintenance supervisor Doug Gienger, put pencil to paper Tuesday night.
Ryder annexation sees another day
One hurdle has been cleared in an effort to have land annexed from the Lewis & Clark District to the Max School District.
Courthouse goes down
While the start of demolition was scheduled over a month ago, it was still as shocking as ever for spectators who stood by while a large cable and backhoe worked to tear the historic McLean County Courthouse tower to the snow covered ground this past Friday afternoon.
Three elected to Garrison School Board
One new member has been elected to the Garrison School Board, while two others were elected to new terms following Tuesday’s board election.
Spring storm piles it on
After several days of warning, Mother Nature provided exactly what the weatherman had forecast – an onslaught of snow.
Park management still on the table
By 2015, federally managed parks like East Totten Trail and Downstream Campground could be managed by the state government instead of the Corps.
Tribal officials stop waste project
The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal council has put the kibosh to any further activity regarding the establishment of an oil and gas drilling waste disposal facility near White Shield.
Annexation plan takes on new life
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
