McLean County Independent News
Garrison Comets? New co-op?
Garrison dumped Max and is already looking for a new partner.
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Attitude elevates climber, runner
Ryan Wagner had to think twice before remembering his age. That’s because although he’s 42, he said he feels half that.
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Food pantry to give hand up
A dream is ready to become a reality. It was only a few months ago when the Garrison Area Resource Center was formed to try to get a food pantry available in Garrison.
Following her dream
Some little girls dream of being princesses or ballet dancers when they grow up, but not Carissa Schumaier. She always wanted to be a Sheriffs Deputy.
Police chief gets the nod, to start in February
There will be a new police chief in Garrison and he promises fairness and engagement. Travis Tesch will be the new police chief of Garrison in about a month.
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Lighting the way for 2020
“Happy New Year!” Those were the words shared frequently between strangers and friends during the First Day Hike at Fort Stevenson State Park.
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Budds build adult-youth relationships
The Business Budds are at it again. For the past five years, Business Budds has been a partnership between 6th graders, who are nearly ready to enter the work force, and Garrison business owners and managers.
Bank ownership shifts
When Wayne Stroup was 40 years old, Hans Fischer, the owner of Farmers Security Bank of Washburn, approached him and said he was going to sell Wayne the bank.
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Garrison takes the air out of co-op with Max
No sharing of games, practices, team names and coaches.
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Sometimes Santa is a petite brunette
More than anything, I want to teach my children that people matter, everyone matters. Little Lunches Organizer Dawn Kolden said.