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Members of the Ellsworth City Council authorized the signing of a new runway/taxiway scope of service agreement not to exceed $570,000 with Alfred Benesch Engineers — but not before they learned the Federal Aviation Administration had shortened the length of the proposed runway from 4,700 feet to...

WILSON — Last minute preparations are underway for the 59th annual After Harvest Czech Festival in Wilson. “It’s going really well,” said Kate Schiermeyer, co-chair along with Susan Kriley of the 12-member Wilson Czech Festival Committee.“We have a good committee.

When Marcia Gier learned earlier this spring the Kansas State University Research and Extension Midway District Office was searching for a new 4-H and Youth Development Agent, she was intrigued. There was just something about the opportunity that seemed so right, so she decided to apply.

Pastor’s Podium Recently I was studying and teaching from 1 Corinthians in regard to marriage, singleness, and the Christian mindset.

KANOPOLIS — At the July 9 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council, approval was given to place the proposed ordinance regulating the keeping of chickens within the City of Kanopolis on the November general election ballot. However, that approval came after several patrons raised concerns.

WILSON — The Wilson City Council approved Ordinance 849 Monday, dealing with the Transient Guest Tax. The ordinance raises the tax charged at local lodging establishments from the current .25 percent to 3 percent.

Cover to Cover It's raining its pouring — you never know when it's coming! That's been our summer hasn't it? But I'm ok with it — everything is beautiful and green! Plus what am I going to do if I'm not ok with it? Complain? Nah, not worth it. But I could get a good book from J.H.