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TThe Christmas week storm of 2022 will long be remembered, not only in Ellsworth County, but across the United States.According to Chris Jakub, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wichita, central Kansas experienced wind chills between -31 and -36 degrees Dec. 22.

At the Dec. 22 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors, ECMC CEO Jim Kirkbride said the hospital is seeing the “trifecta” of COVID, flu and RSV among patients coming to the emergency room, the rural health clinics and those being admitted to the hospital.

Legislators are almost certain to place the decline of the Ogallala Aquifer among their top priorities as the drought bearing down on Western Kansas hits the already depleted water supply.Every inch of Kansas is either abnormally dry or in a drought, according to the U.S.

Christmas lights frame a Nativity scene on East Fourth Street.An inflatable Grinch stands sentry in front of a house on North Douglas Avenue.A house on Kansas Avenue includes both Frosty the Snowman and a Nativity scene.

With bitterly cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills expected today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) in Central Kansas along with high winds, residents should be aware that power outages are a possibility.

Wilson Elementary SchoolMrs. Adams                First GradeDear Santa,My name is Ellyott. I have been good this year. For Christmas, I want the Madden game on PlayStation 5, a Mahomes jersey and money.  Sincerely,Ellyott Dear Santa,  My name is Sophia. I have been good this year.

The USD 327 Board of Education recognized the following student accomplishments during the Dec. 12 Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 board of education meeting Dec. 12.

WILSON — Two new murals depicting Wilson history were dedicated Saturday afternoon at Wilson’s Midland Railroad Hotel Barn.The murals on the south exterior wall of the Barn were painted by artist Andrew “Ace” Walker of Prague, Okla., owner of Ace Walker Art.

A4-part land management series titled “The Power of Negotiation and Communication: Land-Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women” will focus on the basics of land management, leasing and conservation for landlords and tenants and will be held at the Ellsworth County Courthouse meeting room from...

From the files of the December 1, 1994, edition of The Ellsworth Reporter.138 YEARS AGODecember 4, 1884The skating rink is still the center of attraction.The building boom in Ellsworth still continues.