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Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 12:00am

As the clock ticks down to the official Nov. 1 grand opening of The Smoking Barrel, the aroma of smoked meat wafts through downtown Ellsworth. The grand openiong will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday with a ribbon cutting.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:37am

As she sat in the Performing Arts Center, the Be Alert! presentation hit close to home for April McElroy.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 7:25am

WILSON — A huge crowd, and even a drone, greeted the Union Pacific Railroad’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive Saturday at the Avenue E crossing in Wilson.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 7:54am

WILSON — The Midland Railroad Hotel celebrated its 125th anniversary with a combination of live music, food, an exclusive television screening as well as fun activities for all ages.

News

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:39am

In a year that has seen many cringe-worthy moments in the relationship between Mayor Dan Finnegan and the Ellsworth City Council, Monday night’s council meeting plunged to perhaps a new low when Finnegan was officially censured by a vote of the city council.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 7:22am

WILSON — Trash collection rates are going up in Wilson.

Obituaries

On Sept. 29, 2024, Janice (Handlin) Stites, 86, of Hill City, Kan., passed away in Wichita, Kan., joining her beloved husband, Dennis. Janice was born Feb. 25, 1938, to Herman and Agnes (Hudson) Handlin on a farm in Ellsworth County, Kan. She began her school years at Trivoli Country School through eighth grade. Janice then attended Geneseo High School.

Pamela Ann (Neuman) Karnes, beloved mother and sister, adored grandmother and aunt, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sept. 12, 2024, in Carmichael, Calif. She was 74.

Robert R. “Bob” White, 88, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Lincoln, Kan. He was born June 16, 1936, in Lincoln County, Kan., to Fred and Hazel (Ahring) White. Bob was a longtime resident of Lincoln County, where he was a farmer and stockman.

Fr. Charles Lee Steier, beloved priest and dedicated servant of the Diocese of Salina, passed away on Sept. 22, 2024, in Hays, Kan. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Belleville, Kan., to Melvin and Mildred (Kalivoda) Steier.

Charlie grew up on a farm near Haddam, Kan., as the oldest child, with five brothers and two sisters.

Sports

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:41am

The adage “Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance,” often called the 6Ps, encapsulates this essential truth: A well-structured plan sets the foundation for a project’s success.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:40am

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Opinions

Oct 30, 2024 - 07:41

The Red Light was Caldwell’s most notorious dance house. Owners George and Maggie Woods arrived in Caldwell early in 1880 to stake their claim in the “sporting” business of the town. Coming from Wichita, the two had received a proper education in the trade under the eminent tutelage of Bessie Earp, wife of James Earp and Wyatt Earp’s sister-in-law.

As she sat in the Performing Arts Center, the Be Alert! presentation hit close to home for April McElroy.

Oct 23, 2024 - 07:24

October is here! And while this is a busy time of the school year, it is also full of traditions, achievements and memories in the making. Here are just a few of the wonderful moments our schools and communities have enjoyed recently.

Oct 23, 2024 - 07:24

In the fall of 1878, Northern Cheyenne broke from their reservation in Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in an effort to return to Montana.