Fort Harker Days fun
KANOPOLIS — This year’s theme for the two-day Fort Harker Days was “156 Years of History,” and by all accounts — as in years past — it was a success according to organizers.
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Hard harvest
Friday afternoon, Jerry Rush was perched in the cab of his combine, churning his way through the 2023 wheat harvest in southern Ellsworth County.“It’s short and harder to cut,” he said. “It was a year for short wheat.
McCary, Heller are grand marshals
KANOPOLIS — Two long-time, hard-working and quite commendable members of the Ellsworth County Historical Society — Melvin McCary and Greg Heller — have been selected to be the grand marshals for the annual Fort Harker Days parade Saturday morning in downtown Kanopolis.
Township trustee seat tabled
Adecision of who will be the next Carneiro Township treasurer was tabled during Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission.Township Trustee Kelly Cikanek said Gale Bettenbrock recently resigned that post.
Teen participates in Boys State
MANHATTAN — High school students from across the state of Kansas participated in the 85th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 4-10 at Kansas State University, Manhattan. This is the 31th consecutive year the program has been held at K-State.
Ellsworth reopens splash pad 7 days a week
The water watch in Ellsworth will remain in place for the next two weeks, then be reevaluated at the July 10 meeting of the Ellsworth City Council.
Rain provides minimal relief
Rain fell multiple times throughout the last week, but the moisture wasn’t enough to alleviate the persistently dry conditions in Ellsworth County.“It helped, at least for the short term.
County moves up purchase of ambulance equipment
Two more 2024 budget requests were considered by the Ellsworth County Commission Monday during the weekly meeting.Ellsworth County Health Department Director Kerianne Ehrlich requested a 2024 budget of $409,009, up $11,585 from the $397,424 she requested for 2023.
Bus barn improvements approved
The USD 327 Ellsworth Kanopolis-Geneseo board of education approved improvements to the bus barn during Monday night’s meeting.The final cost will be about $71,700 and include improvements to both the shop and the garage parking.
Wilson residents participate in blood drive
WILSON — The June 16 Wilson Community Blood Drive fell short of the goal of 20 pints by just one pint, according to drive oordinator Wilma Olds.