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Township trustee seat tabled

Adecision of who will be the next Carneiro Township treasurer was tabled during Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission.Township Trustee Kelly Cikanek said Gale Bettenbrock recently resigned that post.

Teen participates in Boys State

MANHATTAN — High school students from across the state of Kansas participated in the 85th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 4-10 at Kansas State University, Manhattan.

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.That was the compromise made by the council Monday after several council members, including Mayor Dan Finnegan, voiced concerns about keeping the...

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.OCCK President/Executive Director...

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.“DCS Services suggested, and both agree, they can work together as a...

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.Those giving blood were Tommy Berger, David Criswell, Anthony Demel, Aaron Dlabal, Larry Foster, Ray Homeier, Susan Kriley, Ted Long, Phillip Mieszala,...

Wilson City

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.At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, Soukup said the city crew had worked on the...

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.

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.
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