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Afamiliar face is returning as director of Ellsworth County Emergency Management.At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission, Commissioner Shawn Thomas announced that Keith Haberer will begin Sept. 2 as the full-time director of that department.

During the Ellsworth County Aug. 6 primary election, a total of 707 ballots were cast. Here are the unofficial results, pending official canvass by the Ellsworth County Commissioners Monday, Aug. 19.Democrats• U.S. Representative, First District — Paul Buskirk, 91• Dist.

Improving lives ... one act of kindness at a time. That is the motto of the Frances Claussen Charitable Foundation.The foundation, which provides assistance to residents in need in Ellsworth County and surrounding communities, plans its second annual benefit dinner and auction from 5-8 p.m.

Just like in 1985 when New Coke was introduced to the public, this past weekend’s revamped Cowtown Days drew mixed reviews.The Independent-Reporter interviewed several people up and down Douglas Avenue Saturday morning to get their thoughts.

Two positions are contested for Carneiro Township in Tuesday’s primary election.Kelly Cikanek and Albert Vanek are running for the position of Carneiro Township Trustee.

Kansas Republicans have an opportunity to select which candidate they wish to see on the ballot for the November general election. The primary election is Aug. 6.The I-R made every reasonable effort to reach candidates running for the 33rd Senate District and the U.S. House 1st District.

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council, Resolution 2024-16 was approved, authorizing and providing for the calling of a special question election Nov. 5.

WILSON — The City of Wilson will not request an increase in the revenue neutral rate for 2025.At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, the 2025 budget summary was approved and the public hearing on the budget was set for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at city hall.

KANOPOLIS — Water topped the agenda of the Kanopolis City Council. This time, however, it wasn’t over the extensively delayed proposed water tower. It was about the lead pipe replacement plan.

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council, City Administrator Dustin Stambaugh recommended the city file an official notice of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate with the Ellsworth County Clerk.