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We frequently hear how important it is we participate in the Census, but many of us do not know why? What could answering 5-10 questions possibly do for me? What could my answers inform?

I will never forget the day this “all started” on March 11. Me and some of my fraternity brothers were making our way back to Kansas after spending spring break skiing in Colorado and visiting Utah.

Anita Rodriguez of Ellsworth placed these colorful Teddy Bears and Pink Panther in a tree at her home on Aylward Avenue. The Bear Hunt was started so children and adults have something to hunt and count while on walks in the community.

Before Covid-19 ... Central Plains High School musicians competed in the Central Prairie League Music Festival March 10 at Barton Community College. They had excellent results.

On Friday, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package providing emergency assistance to the American people, businesses and health care providers amid the response to the COVID-19 outbreak was signed into law.

Fr. Joshua Werth of the St. Bernard’s and St. Igantius’ Catholic Churches found a way to tend his flock during the Covid-19 situation by conducting church services Sunday outside St. Bernard’s. Patrons stayed in their cars while listening to the service on the radio.

Editor’s Note — Journalists live with one certainty — everybody has a story to tell — and that is especially true now. With that in mind, the staff of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter will occasionally share their stories with readers. Have one you’d like to share.

A locally recorded question and answer session on COVID-19 is being planned by local health officials.

Your kids are home the rest of the school year and you’re looking for something for them to do. The Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo and Central Plains school districts, in partnership with the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter, have you covered.

Aaron and Saraya Johnson served root beer sodas Friday night from their Douglas Street restaurant during a community ‘Cruise Main Street’ Friday night through downtown.