Kids wrestlers place at state
KANOPOLIS — Jesse Orozco is celebrating his 18th birthday today.
Bridge safety was on the minds of the Ellsworth County Commissioners Monday as approval was given to temporarily close Bridge No. 13 on 16th Street in Wilson Township due to safety concerns and further considerations.
TOPEKA — Teachers in the state could move to a retirement plan with better long-term benefits if new legislation is advanced. The change may help stem the state’s increasingly severe teacher shortage.
Thomas Wayne Warttig, 72, passed away Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in rural Ellsworth County. He was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Ellsworth to Benno H. and Elda Marie (Bruning) Warttig. He was a farmer and stockman and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth. He also served his country in the U.S. Army and was a proud member of the NRA.
Marilyn Jo Homolka, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Salina, Kan. She was born March 19, 1944, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Joe and Emilie (Mattas) Lank. Marilyn married James Homolka in Ellsworth on Nov. 9, 1968. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a member of Ellsworth Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 174 Auxiliary.
Stephanie Lou Doubrava, 71, passed away Feb. 24, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born on Jan. 27, 1953, in Wichita, Kan., and was welcomed home to Don and Virginia (Britton) Small. She married Craig Doubrava on Aug. 3, 1972, in Wichita.
Susan Sebesta Clough, 78, died Jan. 1, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.
Services will be held March 15. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Ellsworth Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. Family will be present to greet friends at the church.
Bearcats get knocked out in first round play against Wellsville
Ellsworth County services temporarily on hold — again
General Sheridan’s Winter Campaign to force the Indians out of Kansas was launched in November 1868. The most famous action of the campaign was the attack on Black Kettle’s camp by the Seventh Cavalry led by “Gen.” George Armstrong Custer. However, the entire campaign lasted until early spring 1869.
Funding for summer lunch programs at risk
March. It comes in like a lion. So far, we haven’t been disappointed.