By the I-R Sta ffThe Lady Bearcats volleyball team kept the momentum going Saturday, taking second place at its own Ellsworth Invitational tournament.Ellsworth started the tournament by facing off... + continue reading
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By LINDA MOWERY-DENNINGEllsworth County I-RAnna Hand considers the past 16 months “an amazing experience.” For days, she traveled with her boss, Josh Svaty, as he made his way across the state, learning about the character of each Kansas county while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor.To read more please log in or subscribe to... + continue reading
By Jennifer McDanielFor the Ellsworth County I-RDespite a year marked by persistent drought, last week’s heavy rains caused severe flash flooding in parts of Kansas, including Manhattan, where 300 people were forced to evacuate after flood waters began rising during the night.The weekend’s powerful thunderstorms were only a precursor to more rain... + continue reading
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Kelly takes the Democratic nomination for GovernorBy I-R staffDespite a strong showing in his old Kansas House district, Ellsworth County’s Josh Svaty lost the democratic nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary election to state senator Laura Kelly of Topeka.At a little after 9 p.m. Kelly had almost 52 percent of the votes with the... + continue reading
By Jennifer McDanielAn Ellsworth native is awaiting U.S. Senate confirmation following a nomination this past week by President Trump to become his topranking science and technology policy adviser.Kelvin Droegemeier, a meteorologist and public official, was named as the president’s choice to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy — a... + continue reading
Lady Oiler Emily Ryan takes the ball cross court on the way to a sub-State championship for Central Plains. Photo by Mike Courson.
By The Pipeline Yearbook Staff Both Central Plains Oiler Basketball squads took the sub-state title at their home court in Claflin this past Saturday. The Lady Oilers had to defeat league opponent the Kinsley Coyotes in the semifinals and the No. 4 ranked Kiowa County Mavericks for the championship. On the boys side, the Oiler men were... + continue reading
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By Mike CoursonFor the Ellsworth County I-RELLINWOOD — The momentum continues to build for the Lady Bearcat volleyball team. After downing Republic County twice in the season opener, Ellsworth... + continue reading
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John SchlageckInsightFolks who inhabit tiny towns like Alton, population 98, remain viable because of civic pride and a willingness to give back to their community. For this little village,... + continue reading
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Watch the Commerative kickoff of Ellsworth's 150th anniversary, including the National Anthem sung by Natalie Soukup and Proclamations by Mayor John Whitmer and Ellsworth County Commissioners.I-R... + continue reading
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