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Paying off any form of debt is exciting and brings a sense of relief. USD 327 Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo board of education is doing just that this week with a lease purchase payoff.

Representatives of Enel North America visited with Ellsworth County commissioners Monday to discuss an upgrade of the turbines at the Smoky Hills Wind Farm in Ellsworth and Lincoln counties.

HOLYROOD — After months of anticipation, the 12-member Futures Committee gave its report Monday to the Central Plains USD 112 board of education. The committee was asked to survey district patrons on their interest in a centrally located attendance center within the district.

Clint and Sarah Freeman told members of the Ellsworth City Council Monday night they plan to build a car wash north of Freeman’s Body Shop along Evans Street. Clint Freeman asked the council to provide the properties with city sewer and additional water by tapping into an existing line.

Editor’s Note — Over the next few weeks, the staff of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter plans to review the local news stories of 2019. Here is the first installment of stories that appeared on the pages of the I-R.

Eric Anderson never planned on going into teaching, but after more than 20 years in the field and a 15-month stint with ONEOK, the Ellsworth High School science teacher says sometimes the best plans are the ones that we didn’t intend to make.

HOLYROOD — Members of the Central Plains USD 112 board of education gathered Jan. 9 at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood to learn more about the Kansas Open Meetings Act.

See the full story in the Jan. 9, 2020 issue of the Independent-Reporter.

Pastor’s Podium Here we are at the first of the year and I want everyone to know they can be an overcomer. Many Christians are prisoners of addictive behavior. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and hopeless when you just can’t seem to beat a habit.