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Donley sixthat state wrestlingSophomore Will Donley wrestled at 126 lbs. in the state wrestling tournament Feb. 24-25 at Fort Hays State University after placing second at regionals.He won his first match by decision 6-0 over Zach Kibbe of Sabetha.

The Ellsworth Jr./Sr.High School gym underwent a renovation for a new floor over the summer. It was a necessary project according to Athletic Director Ron Davis Jr.“We were no longer able to sand the finish off of the floor due to the nailheads appearing at the surface level,” he said.

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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.The gallery’s focus for 2024 is to develop its mission statement — to encourage artistic...

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.Last week, County Road and Bridge...

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.8, so the water tower...

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.With the resignation, the board also discussed the schedule of public notices to be published in the board’s newspaper of record...

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.After two executive sessions to discuss nonelected personnel (2024 cost of living wage increase evaluation and discussion of Christmas gift card certificates), the following bonuses...