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The Ellsworth Jr./Sr.High School FFA chapter has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year as a 3-Star Chapter in the National FFA Organization’s National Chapter Award Program. They were one of 14 Kansas FFA chapters to earn the award.

Modern poinsettia varieties stay attractive for a long time if given proper care. Place your poinsettia in a sunny window or the brightest area of the room, but don’t let it touch cold window panes. The day temperature should be 65 to 75 and 60 to 65 at night.

WILSON — Both water rates and trash collection rates for residents in Wilson will increase in January.At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, approval was given to a proposal that would lower the minimum from the current 3,000 gallons down to 2,000 gallons.

The Ellsworth City Council once again discussed the Krizek Park detention basin at their meeting Monday night.Contracts and other communications are being gathered by City Administrator Dustin Stambaugh, and the council will look over the information and a decision will be made at the next meeting.

USD 112 awarded STEM learning grantAs part of its ongoing commitment to rural communities across the country, the Foundation for Rural Service offers aid for communities served by Rural Broadband Association members, including H&B Communications and H&B Cable Service of Holyrood, through its annual...

Every year, shoppers hit the aisles on Black Friday to find the best deals for the holidays. However, a different trend has been emerging over the past 10 years — Small Business Saturday.

Teri Lynn Hansen of Marquette was recently hired at the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter as a staff writer. Hansen comes with a long record of journalism experience.“I am so happy to be writing about such amazing communities,” Hansen said.

Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary Post 6485The Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary Post 6485 met Nov. 15 to discuss many holiday events, with Gloria Marez presiding over eight members. Three new members were voted to join the Auxiliary.At 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

Helen Ploutz, 91, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born July 17, 1931, in Tolstoy, S.D., to John and Lydia (Lout) Wolff.She married John Ploutz, Jr. on April 9, 1953, in McLaughlin, S.D. Helen spent her early adult years waitressing at cafes in McLaughlin.

KANOPOLIS — Kanopolis Middle School recently acquired a new member of the team — and he isn’t a Bulldog. Redding the goldendoodle is a professional therapy dog.