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ECF seeks answers on disturbance

An investigation continues into the cause of an Easter Sunday disturbance by a group of inmates at the Ellsworth Facility. The disturbance resulted in a lockdown of Building 2.

Anatomy of a Response

As 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.

From the files of The Ellsworth Reporter

From the files of the November 17, 2005 edition of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter. Editor’s Note – Wilson resident Eugene Macek has researched the Palacky Trading Post with the following results.

How do I handle nagging doubt?

Jesus said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:38). Satan loves to use fear and doubt against believers. He knows if he can get you to question God, then maybe you will give up and abandon God’s will for your life.

BUNNY WITH A MISSION

The Easter Bunny is shown with a collection of Easter baskets the day before Easter. With the assistance of the Ellsworth Police Department, the Easter Bunny was able to distribute 1,500 Easter eggs in about 2.5 hours that night to homes in Ellsworth.

ECMC to offer curbside doctor visits

Andrew Bair, chief executive officer at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, had some good news during the April 9 meeting of the county’s local emergency planning committee. He said two new things are beginning to be started at the hospital.

Library has 60 days to vacate former school

The Central Plains School Board Monday night approved giving the Farmer’s Township Library 60 days written notice that they have to vacate the former Bushton school by June 30.

Central Plains staff meets the challenge

HOLYROOD — Central Plains USD 112 Superintendent Greg Clark praised all those involved in the district’s online learning effort at Monday’s remote meeting of the district’s board of education at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood. “I couldn’t be more proud,” Clark said.
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