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Nothing unusual. That is how Ellsworth County Medical Center Chief Exeutive Officer Jim Kirkbride described the current state of seasonal illnesses in Ellsworth County during a report at the Dec. 20 hospital board meeting.

Through the generosity of supporters of the arts, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, the City of Ellsworth and the transient guest tax, the Ellsworth Arts Gallery will be expanding and rebranding in the New Year.

For the second week in a row, Ellsworth County commissioners were surprised to learn about the retirement of a county employee.County Treasurer Geneva Schneider announced she will retire Feb. 1 after serving the citizens of Ellsworth County for the past 29 years.

KANOPOLIS — At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council, unexpected news resulted in the water tower project being placed on hold.Mayor Anthony Hopkins said Dave Barber, the representative for the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, died Dec.

CLAFLIN — The Claflin Board of Education unanimously, among members present, accepted the resignation of board member Roger E. Robinson at its regular meeting Dec. 11.

Superintendent of the Ellsworth County Road and Bridge Department Dale Houston had some surprising news for the Ellsworth County commissioners Monday. He plans to retire in September.Houston said he plans to have road and bridge department employee Bret Dunlap take over his duties when he retires.

“What’s your why?” This question was asked by Jason Wetzler, keynote speaker for the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum. This statement is different for everyone. Some people want to lead, others want to give back and some want to reach a larger audience.

WILSON — Christmas came early for Wilson city employees Monday as the Wilson City Council approved Christmas bonuses.

As Christmas grows nearer, one of the major parts of the holiday is planning a family meal.It is no different for the employees at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission, a request by Deputy County Register of Deeds Melissa Taylor was approved.

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission, no action was taken after a 15-minute executive session with EMS Director Nathan Florian to discuss nonelected personnel (performance).