Central McLean News-Journal - News
Students to present one-act plays
Underwood’s seniors are stepping out of their comfort zones and onto the stage next Tuesday, as the Senior English students present two one-act plays at the Vonderheide Gymnasium in Underwood.
Board goes with kids’ choice for playground
The members of the Underwood School Board gave the thumbs-up to a design for new playground equipment, approving the $60,000 purchase from Cunningham Recreation, which includes the cost of the playground equipment and labor to erect it.
Balyeats garner awards, hosting tea parties
Underwood’s Charity Balyeat and her mom Nancy just returned from winning international country gospel honors, and they’re already focusing on something new this winter.
Officials to address city at meeting
Following the advice of the city’s attorney David Lindell, the Underwood City Commission will be meeting with McLean County Sheriff JR Kerzmann and State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson to discuss what could or should be done following recent drug arrests following a sting at the Black Nugget in Underwood.
Community coming together for Christmas tree lighting
The Underwood Civic Club and Northern Expressions Arts Council are trying to put the “Community” back into the Community Christmas this year, starting by bringing back the old tradition of having a Community Christmas Tree.
Dust settling, but questions remain
The dust may have settled following recent arrests in Underwood following a sting operation involving the McLean County Sheriff’s Department and several other law enforcement agencies, but the members of the Underwood City Commission want to know more.
Kids on playground – they’ll be swingin’
One thing pretty certain came out of the Underwood School Board’s most recent meeting.
Sheriff responds to meth story backlash
News spread like wildfire a couple weeks ago following a large methamphetamine bust in rural Turtle Lake one day, then there were multiple drug-related arrests in Underwood the following day.
From meth to math
Underwood’s Rich Hollesen understands more than a little bit about the methamphetamine problem in the area.
Manor is ‘spectacularly’ spooktacular
Michael Jackson may be the original “Thriller,” but members of the Northern Expressions Arts Council are doing their own version of the classic pop song.
