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Though they’re just a week in, Clint and Sarah Freeman are feeling the excitement of seeing their new business venture already filling a need for Ellsworth County residents. The Kanopolis couple opened K & K Car Wash on June 18, after launching their plans a year ago, Sarah said.

A fourth positive COVID-19 case in Ellsworth County has been confirmed June 30 according to a news release issued by Kerianne Ehrlich, Ellsworth County Health Department Administrator.

Gov. Laura Kelly has issued a mandatory mask order that will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3. Masks must be worn in stores, shops, restaurants and in any situation where social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained - including outside - according to the order.

  The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, along with local public health, is encouraging people who are attending sporting tournaments to please exercise appropriate prevention measures for COVID-19 as clusters are beginning to develop and potential exposures have occurred.

Ellsworth County will have additional funds in its coffers, thanks to $1.2 million in funding being made available to the county through the CARES Act. At Monday’s meeting of county commissioners, Stacie Schmidt of Ellsworth County Economic Development said the money was distributed under Gov.

Several days ago, Dale Brungardt thought the Ellsworth High School Class of 2020 was weeks away from a limited traditional graduation ceremony. Then came Monday and Gov. Laura Kelly’s recommendation that Kansas renew several of the restrictions enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19.

KANOPOLIS — Patrick Perez wasn’t feeling quite like himself. And he hadn’t for months now. Something seemed off. Swallowing solid foods was becoming nearly impossible without choking, and what seemed like a minor sore throat had now developed into a persistent problem he just couldn’t shake.

To say the last few months presented unprecedented challenges for Debbie Mog would be a complete understatement.

There’s a plaque hanging on the wall in Kris Finke’s office that reads, “Life is Good.” It reminds her of her late husband, Bill, who was known for quoting the phrase throughout much of his life. He recited it so often, in fact, it kind of became his catchphrase.

In the months leading up to the Ellsworth County Cancer Fund’s annual triathlon, Jennifer Young can already sense the anticipation building among her clients. Young, a direct support supervisor with Mosaic, heads up the agency’s team with fellow supervisor Dawn Saltzman.