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During Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners, EMS supervisor Jeremiah Brown said he talked to Andrew Bair, chief executive officer of the Ellsworth County Medical Center, about storing the Ellsworth VFW wreaths in the hospital administration building.

Is this the year state lawmakers take advantage of the federal Affordable Care Act and extend Medicaid, thus providing access to more affordable health care to an additional 150,000 Kansans? Yes, say Sen. Richard Wilborn, R-McPherson, and Rep.

The City of Ellsworth and former city administrator Scott Moore will part ways without the possibility of legal action after officials agreed to pay Moore $48,644, per his employment contract. The lump sum cash payment is equal to six months of Moore’s salary during his final year at City Hall.

Ellsworth Mayor Mark Kennedy describes recent months as a “tough scenario” Kennedy, former Ellsworth City Council president, moved into the mayor’s job following the sudden resignation of Alan Stefek.

Avery Kasper left her family’s ranch near Goodland several years ago, but she continues to carry northwest Kansas in her heart — and in much of the art she shares with her students and others with an appreciation for her work. This new year is turning into an especially busy time.

WICHITA — An environmental watchdog group says most states aren’t stepping up to fill the gap left by budget and staff cuts at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which could put Kansans at greater risk of exposure to harmful pollutants.

Kanopolis Council approves licenses Three 2020 cereal malt beverage licenses were approved by the Kanopolis City Council Dec. 26, during a special meeting at Kanopolis city hall. The licenses were for the Kanopolis Corner Store, the Koyote Den and the Fort Harker Saloon II.

Andre Eloumou of France, is running from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Los Angeles, Calif. Thus far he has run a total of 1,400 miles. Andre has several reasons for the run.

From the files of the May 23, 2002, edition of The Wilson World. 104 YEARS AGO — 1916 The German Lutheran membership of this place are talking of building a parsonage for their pastor. Don’t forget the drawing for the $25 hat at Mrs. H.S. Carbart’s Millinery Store Saturday, May 27.