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One-room schoolhouses used to be a common sight, scattered through every section of Ellsworth County. But, they can be a rare find today.“What happened is in 1947, the state consolidated some of them, so they got to be a little bit fewer.

The lights and drive-up menu boards at the Ellsworth Sonic will be shining bright in the new year, with new management, new menu items, new enthusiasm and new owners. The restaurant has been closed since December 2023, but things look bright for a January return.

Second grade students Harper Kasper, left, Hayden Walker, center, and Edith Gray, right, participate in the second and third grade music program Dec. 3.

HOLYROOD — A family-owned business in Holyrood has managed to stay in the family and recently celebrated its re-grand opening. C&V’s Convenient Store is back open to provide food, gas, and other necessities to the community and travelers in the area.New owner Amber Montoya reopened the business Nov.

Garland hung from the ceiling. Lights glittered on the trees. On the stage at the Spiritual Life Center, eight tubs became drums as residents of the Ellsworth Correctional Facility played “Little Drummer Boy.”“Last year we had a couple buckets.

HOLYROOD — The Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education approved a contract to mitigate asbestos at Central Plains Jr./Sr. High School during the Dec. 9 board meeting.USD 112 Superintendent Bob Murphy said two of the three companies he reached out to submitted bids.

At the request of landowner Evan Warta, and after a public hearing, the Ellsworth County Commission approved Resolution 2024-R-09 at Monday’s commission meeting.The resolution closes a one-mile stretch on 18th Road between Avenue I and Avenue H.

Despite a blaze tearing through the north end of the Home Lumber building Friday night, the grounds were buzzing with activity Monday.Store Manager Jaron Irvin said he was called about 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

Leadership was at the forefront of the discussion during the petitions and delegations portion of Monday’s Ellsworth City Council meeting. Three people spoke, beginning with Mayor Dan Finnegan, who talked about leadership versus hate.

With Thanksgiving Day just four days away, an atmosphere of gratitude and well wishes prevailed over brief moments of unpleasantness during the Nov. 25 meeting of the Ellsworth City Council.