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During Aug. 19 meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission, the Aug. 6 primary election ballots for Ellsworth County were officially canvassed. There were eight provisional ballots, however, only three were accepted. Here are the updated results.Democrats• U.S.

WILSON — With school in full swing, students and community members alike will have the opportunity to take advantage of a charging station for electronic devices downtown.But the solar work station will benefit more than students.

For the first month of the new fiscal year, Ellsworth County Medical Center saw its third highest monthly gross revenue amount in July, according to ECMC Chief Executive Officer Jim Kirkbride.At the Aug.

Housing was front and center during Monday night’s Ellsworth City Council meeting. While the council ultimately voted to retain the R2 zoning classification for the parcel of land at between 8th and 9th streets and Prospect and State streets, lively discussion preceded the decision.

KANOPOLIS — Tradition, good food and good times with family and friends are what the annual St. Ignatius of Loyola Fiesta, celebrated by the St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, is all about.This year’s festival is Saturday, Aug. 31, at the church.

Afamiliar face is returning as director of Ellsworth County Emergency Management.At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission, Commissioner Shawn Thomas announced that Keith Haberer will begin Sept. 2 as the full-time director of that department.

During the Ellsworth County Aug. 6 primary election, a total of 707 ballots were cast. Here are the unofficial results, pending official canvass by the Ellsworth County Commissioners Monday, Aug. 19.Democrats• U.S. Representative, First District — Paul Buskirk, 91• Dist.

Improving lives ... one act of kindness at a time. That is the motto of the Frances Claussen Charitable Foundation.The foundation, which provides assistance to residents in need in Ellsworth County and surrounding communities, plans its second annual benefit dinner and auction from 5-8 p.m.

Just like in 1985 when New Coke was introduced to the public, this past weekend’s revamped Cowtown Days drew mixed reviews.The Independent-Reporter interviewed several people up and down Douglas Avenue Saturday morning to get their thoughts.

Two positions are contested for Carneiro Township in Tuesday’s primary election.Kelly Cikanek and Albert Vanek are running for the position of Carneiro Township Trustee.