McLean County Independent News
New year, new name, same banks
For four McLean County banks, ushering in the new year means more than just symbolic change.
Icy roads lead to highway accidents
Freezing rain that struck the area last Thursday night and the early morning of Christmas Eve caused roadways to become covered in ice, leading to a high number traffic accidents.
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McLean tallies 10 inches of snow
McLean County residents found themselves buried under up to 10 inches of snow this weekend as a storm interrupted the Christmas holiday.
I have all these stories in my head
Local teacher and writer Hunter L. Andes has another addition to his CV: award-winning author.
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A Christmas giggle
Aidan Ermer, far right, shares a laugh with Morgan Souza, Jetah Belzer and Anthony Everett at the conclusion of a song during the choir's performance at the Garrison High School's Christmas concert on Dec. 9. (James C. Falcon)
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Santa, snow and celebration
SACA Lodge became SANTA Lodge Saturday afternoon.
Pediatric vaccinations available, but little interest
A little after one month since pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations were made available, there was no interest at CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison.
Preserving her Swedish heritage through art
Many in the upper Midwest have grown up with these types of Swedish decorative pieces around our parent’s or grandparent’s homes or have seen them in gift shops.
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Saving the best for last
Stevie Malanowski from Elyia, Ohio, was bit by the travel bug while attending college at the University of Ohio at Dayton and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Christmas comes to Max
A little bit of rain didn’t damper Christie Narum’s Christmas spirit Sunday evening.