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At the Nov. 19 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors, Chief Executive Officer Jim Kirkbride noted Ellsworth is running behind regarding regular seasonal illnesses as ECMC has not seen COVID or flu cases yet.“It’s a little slower,” he said.

WILSON — Kansas Originals Market and Gallery celebrated their move to downtown Wilson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 4 at their new location, 2510 Ave. E.The popular business had been a staple on I-70 for years before making the move into town.

The Kansas Honor Flight program lifted off with rural Holyrood resident Gary Oller in September. The program takes qualified veterans on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to view the nation’s war memorials and other sites.“I served in Vietnam.

Ellsworth County Commissioners were given an update on unfortunate circumstances involving two sheriff ’s office patrol cars Monday during their weekly meeting.

Three Ellsworth County communities elected a new mayor in the Nov. 4 election, while a seat on the Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education is still undecided. Residents across the county also approved a countywide sales tax.

The sounds of youthful laughter and eager bird dogs flushing pheasants will fill the crisp autumn air as young hunters learn not just how to shoot, but how to do so safely when the local Pheasants Forever hosts its annual Youth Pheasant Hunt Nov. 9.

ILSON — For the secondWmeeting in a row, members of the Wilson City Council Monday discussed taking possible action on a resolution to update Wilson’s service fee schedule.Mayor Dan Taylor once again pointed out it has been seven years since sewer rates in town have been adjusted.

headline/notes.With cloudy skies and a temperate 68 degrees, the streets of Ellsworth were filled with revelers to enjoy Fall Fest Oct. 23.More than two dozen vendors and businesses provided options for visitors throughout the late afternoon and into the evening.

Advance voting for the Nov. 4 general election is in progress at the office of Ellsworth County Clerk and Election Officer Shelly Vopat. It closes at noon Nov. 3 and polls will be open from 7 a.m.7 p.m. the next day.Editor’s note: Candidates were contacted and asked to submit answers.

In a few weeks, Ellsworth County voters will have the chance to decide if the county should add a one-quarter percent sales tax to goods sold, in order to make improvements and upgrades to the county courthouse and jail.According to the proposed resolution, the project is not to exceed $3.2million.