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Aaron and Saraya Johnson served root beer sodas Friday night from their Douglas Street restaurant during a community ‘Cruise Main Street’ Friday night through downtown. Participants were cautioned to remain in their cars and maintain the six-feet physical distancing suggested by health officials in the wave of Covid-19. ANGIE FROESE/For the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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Your kids are home the rest of the school year and you’re looking for something for them to do.
Read moreA locally recorded question and answer session on COVID-19 is being planned by local health officials.
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Editor’s Note — Journalists live with one certainty — everybody has a story to tell — and that is especially true now. With that in mind, the staff of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter will occasionally share their stories with readers. Have one you’d like to share. The telephone number is (785) 472-5085.
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Fr. Joshua Werth of the St. Bernard’s and St. Igantius’ Catholic Churches found a way to tend his flock during the Covid-19 situation by conducting church services Sunday outside St. Bernard’s. Patrons stayed in their cars while listening to the service on the radio. STACEY HALBGEWACHS/For the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
Read moreOn Friday, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package providing emergency assistance to the American people, businesses and health care providers amid the response to the COVID-19 outbreak was signed into law. The package includes a one-time direct cash payment to individuals and families. Unfortunately, the bill’s passage has opened up a brand new opportunity for scammers to take advantage of vulnerable people during an emergency situation.
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Anita Rodriguez of Ellsworth placed these colorful Teddy Bears and Pink Panther in a tree at her home on Aylward Avenue. The Bear Hunt was started so children and adults have something to hunt and count while on walks in the community. The game serves as source of hope and community unity during the health emergency caused by COVID 19 and is being done across the country. It also offers a fun activity people can enjoy together outside while practicing social distancing. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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