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The interior of downtown Ellsworth’s former Antique Mall is dark most days. Gone are the main floor glass showcases where visitors could search for jewelry and other treasures. Nearby office and retail employees go elsewhere now for their coffee and chai tea.

The Kansas Leadership Center selected 87 organizations across Kansas as 2023 Leadership Transformation Grant partners. These partners receive grants that will be used to create a culture that embraces change, tackles problems and seizes opportunities.

CLAFLIN — While a vote this spring indicated the intention to close grades 7-12 in Wilson School, action taken by the Central Plains USD 112 board of education Monday night legally began that process.By a 5-1 vote Monday evening, the board approved a public hearing on the matter.

The Ellsworth City Council met for its regular session Monday evening, where bids for the city’s information technology network were presented. The city requested bids from new carriers who were required to submit them for review no later than Nov. 7.

Alyce Klema, Wilson, will celebrate her 100th birthday Monday, Nov. 28.Wilson Care and Rehab is planning “100 Years with 100 Cards” in honor of Alyce Klema. She was a partner with husband Jerry at Klema IGA, Wilson Recreation Center, etc.

Incumbent Troy Waymaster (R-Bunker Hill) will serve another two-year term as 109th District State Representative in the Kansas House of Representatives.Waymaster defeated a general election challenge by Libertarian candidate Peter Solie of Lorraine in Ellsworth County, 1,723 to 403 in the Nov.

WILSON — Authentic Czech food, performances by the Wilson Czech Dancers, a demonstration of Czech egg-painting and an update from 2022 Miss Kansas Czech-Slovak Queen Hannah Andringa of Ellsworth were all part of the fun Saturday evening during the Wilson Czech Opera House Cesky Den fundraiser at...

County leaders and residents met Nov. 2 at J.H. Robbins Memorial Library to discuss a possible merger between Ellsworth County Economic Development and the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce.

KANOPOLIS — Jon Walker opened shop about five months ago where the old Kanopolis Tire & Lube shop used to be at 105 S. Kansas Ave. Since then, it’s been going well.“We like providing a service and are happy to do whatever someone needs,” Walker said.And Walker is not kidding.

The 10-year payment- in-lieu-oftaxes agreement with Pattern Energy, owner of Post Rock Wind Farm, was discussed during Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County Commissioners.County Attorney Paul J.