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WILSON — Every Monday from 5-7 p.m., the food bank is now open at in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church, 319 24th St.Entrance is on the south side of the church.While the food bank in Wilson started more than 15 years ago, the hours haven’t been consistent for awhile.

Ellsworth’s city manager resigned in a letter Nov. 20 to the mayor and city council.“This decision was not made lightly, as I hold deep respect and appreciation for the city council, city staff and the community I have been fortunate to serve,” Dustin Stambaugh wrote.

Alocal businessman voiced his concerns about conduct at Ellsworth City Council meetings Nov. 12, during the petitions and delegations portion of that council meeting.“The reason I am here this evening is just to be heard,” said Rick Soukup, Ellsworth business owner.

On Monday, the Ellsworth County Commissioners officially canvassed the ballots from the Nov. 5 general election in the county.According to Ellsworth County Clerk and Elections Officer Shelly Vopat, 73 percent of the county’s 3,884 eligible voters cast ballots in the election.

Two students affected change during Monday night’s Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 Board of Education meeting.An esports club will be added at Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School, thanks to a request from Anthony Jundt and Ryan Schultz.

Curt Glaser was appointed as a new member of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors Tuesday during the weekly meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission.

WILSON — Traffic came to a grinding halt Oct. 29 on Interstate 70 as multiple fire departments battled a grass fire north and east of Wilson.Wilson Fire Chief Michael Ellis said the fire started mid-afternoon near the missile silo.

In a year that has seen many cringe-worthy moments in the relationship between Mayor Dan Finnegan and the Ellsworth City Council, Monday night’s council meeting plunged to perhaps a new low when Finnegan was officially censured by a vote of the city council.

WILSON — Trash collection rates are going up in Wilson.At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, approval was given to renew the trash service contract with Chism’s Trash Service. The current contract expires Dec. 31. The new five-year contract would be in effect from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec.

KANOPOLIS — It’s not enough. This was the simple, direct message conveyed to property owner Dan Erdman about his efforts to improve the exterior of 129 N. Kansas Ave. during the Oct. 8 Kanopolis City Council meeting.