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A look at life after Gov. Laura Kelly’s statewide stay-at-home order ends May 3 was discussed at the April 23 meeting of the Ellsworth County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Read moreKristen Waston, a Central Plains High School student, signs for cheer with Salina’s Kansas Wesleyan University, which she plans to attend in the fall while pursuing a degree in biomedical chemistry. In November 2019, she competed in a STEM scholarship competition and had been chosen as a recipient of the 2020 Vanier Family Scholarship, which is a renewable, $20,000 annual scholarship to the university. COURTESY PHOTO
Read moreStacie Schmidt, executive director of Ellsworth County Economic Development, summarized the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on Ellsworth County businesses during Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council.
Read moreThe Ellsworth County Healthcare Foundation recently added three new board members. Justin Nash of Holyrood, Craig Freeman of Wilson and Jessica Homolka of Lorraine will begin their terms May 1.
Read moreAdali Spencer, owner of Spencer Cleaning, right, and her employee Rachel Voeltz, prepare to distribute free disinfectant to the public April 21 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. During the day, the public was invited to bring their disinfectant spray bottles in for refilling. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
Read moreThis upcoming Sunday is often referred to as the “Good Shepherd Sunday”. The Gospel for the day comes from the beginning of John 10 where Jesus states that He is the Good Shepherd. In order to get the full and accurate meaning of John 10, we must look at the context of this account.
Read moreAs the coronavirus continues to spread across Kansas, the Independent-Reporter asked Kerianne Ehrlich, supervisor of the Ellsworth County Health Department, what would happen when or if a positive case of the virus were to be identified in Ellsworth County. As of this report, no local cases had been reported.
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