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WILSON — A Wilson High School science teacher is facing two criminal charges after being arrested Sept. 20 at the school. According to Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston, Julie Hays bonded out of jail the same day she was arrested.

From the files of the August 15, 1957 edition of the Ellsworth Reporter.

Pastor Dennis Carter The Lord’s simple requests often serve as stepping stones to life’s most wonderful blessings. Simon Peter illustrates what can happen when we say yes to God. One day a large crowd pressed around Jesus while He preached (see Luke 5:1-11).

Malir Family The 64th annual Malir family reunion was Aug. 11, 2019 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. There were 62 members from four branches of the Franz and Anna Malir family attending the potluck meal along with two guests, Pastor Luther Brown and Judy Ruckman, Ellsworth.

GREAT BEND — The United States Air Force Academy Band’s “Falconaires” jazz ensemble from Colorado Springs will perform a free concert at 7 p.m., Oct. 12 in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Barton Community College.

Grain prices mixed for the week Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day, Monday, Sept. 30, were: Wheat, bu. — $3.73, up 8 cents from Sept. 23. Milo, bu. — $3.23, up 15 cents. Soybeans, bu. — $7.81, up 13 cents. Corn, bu. — $3.58, up 15 cents.

Anew medical provider is now seeing patients at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Ryan Lahey, a certified physician’s assistant, started Aug. 12, after doing his student rotation at ECMC a couple of months earlier with physician’s assistant Shawn McGowan. “I love it,” Lahey said.

1945-2020 — in a few months, Western’s consumer-members can celebrate the 75 years their member-built, -owned and -operated electric cooperative has steadfastly served its membership.

Despite frequent rains that kept farmers from their fields, the 2019 fall harvest is off to a good start as area farmers prepare their combines and equipment for a busy few weeks. “I do what I can and leave the rest to the man upstairs,” said Steve Dlabal, a Wilson farmer.

It’s not a presidential election year; however, this November will be every bit as important to local voters. There are openings on school boards and city councils. Most races have only one candidate on the ballot. Several are contested.