McLean County Independent News

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)
I have all these stories in my head
Local teacher and writer Hunter L. Andes has another addition to his CV: award-winning author.

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.

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.
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.

Full of Dickensian spirit
After a year’s absence, the Dickens Village Festival kicked off the first of three weekends this past week.
Christmas comes to Max
A little bit of rain didn’t damper Christie Narum’s Christmas spirit Sunday evening.

‘We’re not even done yet’
The oldest established community center on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation opened its doors at its new location Friday in White Shield.
Pennies for the pool
Jars filled with loose change — pennies, nickels, some dimes and a few quarters — can, over time, accumulate to some tidy sums.