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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for general CRP is Feb. 28, while signup for continuous CRP is ongoing.

Cold, winter days can often lead to thoughts of curling up under a blanket, kicking back on the couch, and putting on your favorite holiday shows. Indeed, it can be a wonderful life.

WILSON — Members of the Central Plains USD 112 board of education agreed Monday night to enter into an agreement with the Kansas Attorney General’s office requiring each board member to obtain one hour of training on the Open Meetings Act within 90 days.

Kansas State Fair officials are warning grandstand concert buyers to beware of third-party ticket sellers. Fraudulent websites have popped up selling Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand tickets for teen ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, said the fair’s mmarketing director Amy Bickel.

Jon Halbgewachs summed up Monday night’s regular meeting of the Ellsworth City Council in a few words.“There’s a lot going on,” the senior vice president at Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers told officials following a review of city projects.

With a few exceptions, the Kansas wind has been anything but quiet in recent months. One of those exceptions comes from Invenergy, the company working to build a another wind farm in Ellsworth County.

By the time everyone had arrived Sunday afternoon, more than two dozen volunteers could be seen walking up and down the rows of graves at Ellsworth’s East Cemetery. For about an hour, they checked the tombstones — one by one — stopping at those marking the resting place of a veteran.

Pastor’s Podium We’re in the midst of the frantic Christmas shopping season. Relax, catch your breath, and enjoy the season. Here’s a reminder and encouragement to try our local merchants first for gift-giving. You’ll be impressed with how much is available locally!

The North American tradition that started in 1781 is on display at the Ellsworth Area Arts Council. The Christmas tree as we all know comes in many sizes, shapes, colors, and varieties. That is what you will find walking in a winter wonderland as you enter the art museum.