Ellsworth reopens splash pad 7 days a week
The water watch in Ellsworth will remain in place for the next two weeks, then be reevaluated at the July 10 meeting of the Ellsworth City Council.
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Rain provides minimal relief
Rain fell multiple times throughout the last week, but the moisture wasn’t enough to alleviate the persistently dry conditions in Ellsworth County.“It helped, at least for the short term.
County moves up purchase of ambulance equipment
Two more 2024 budget requests were considered by the Ellsworth County Commission Monday during the weekly meeting.Ellsworth County Health Department Director Kerianne Ehrlich requested a 2024 budget of $409,009, up $11,585 from the $397,424 she requested for 2023.
Bus barn improvements approved
The USD 327 Ellsworth Kanopolis-Geneseo board of education approved improvements to the bus barn during Monday night’s meeting.The final cost will be about $71,700 and include improvements to both the shop and the garage parking.
Wilson residents participate in blood drive
WILSON — The June 16 Wilson Community Blood Drive fell short of the goal of 20 pints by just one pint, according to drive oordinator Wilma Olds.
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WILSON — Wilson City Superintendent Joe Soukup had bad news for those in Wilson seeking relief from hot, dry temperatures by visiting the PRIDE Spray Park — the park is closed due to a mechanical issue.
Kanopolis Cleanup Days ahead
KANOPOLIS — During discussion at the June 13 meeting, the Kanopolis City Council decided to move forward with Kanopolis Cleanup Days.“I think we should do it. It’s always been well participated in,” Mayor Anthony Hopkins said.In previous years, he said the project cost between $10,000$12,000.
Mosaic shifts service model
Support for those served by Mosaic in Ellsworth County will look a little different in the future.“We’re in the middle of our Mosaic at-home transition,” said Mosaic Community Relations Manager Danielle Ricklefs. “It is a transition of residential services that we provide.”The group home, 500 E.
Repairs underway to stretch of I-70 after road buckles
Repairs were still underway at press time Tuesday to repair an eastbound stretch of road at mile marker 229 on Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County, which buckled Monday afternoon.According to Ashley Perez, spokesperson for the Kansas Department of Transportation, KDOT was notified about 3 p.m.
USD 112 board fields qusetions about election
CLAFLIN —The USD 112 Central Plains Board of Education was bombarded with a general consensus of displeasure from visitors during the public forum Monday evening.For about 20 minutes, various people from within the district voiced their concerns with the upcoming vote for disorganization.