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Several local cattlemen raised questions and sought clarification at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners regarding a pamphlet produced by the Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office. The pamphlet deals with livestock running at large. The pamphlet notes that beginning Dec.

An Ohio man who was stopped in Ellsworth County with more than $1 million in his vehicle pleaded guilty Oct. 1 to a federal drug trafficking charge, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

Here's the latest update from the Ellsworth County Health Department as of 10-2-2020:   Ellsworth County COVID-19 Update As we are seeing more and more active community cases, it is important to continue to follow recommendations to slow the spread of the virus.

Friday will be a big night in Ellsworth County as both Ellsworth and Wilson celebrate Homecoming.

Local youngsters are in for a treat on Halloween in spite of all the restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ellsworth Police Chief Emil Halfhill received approval Monday by the Ellsworth City Council to conduct a First Responders Trunk Or Treat event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

MARQUETTE - Most of Stan Von Strohe’s life has been spent in the city. As a child, Stan grew up in Denver, The Mile High City at the base of the Colorado Rockies.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and a proper community response were the major topics of discussion at the Sept. 23 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors. “I think it’s been understated,” said Andrew Bair, chief executive officer.

From the files of the March 4,1999 edition of The Wilson World. 116 YEARS AGO March 3, 1904 V. Alderson started out Tuesday morning to serve rural route No. One with mail. He found 36 boxes in place the first day. E. G.

Ellsworth County Economic Development and the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter will sponsor a forum at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The focus will be the commission race between Republican Greg Bender and Democrat Patrick Hoffman.

Next month is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month. God bless both groups. I like this relatively new hymn at the end of this message, sung appropriately, to the tune of “Be Still My Soul.” Dementia is a growing affliction.