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Superintendent Deena Hilbig briefed the school board on listening sessions that are being implemented at the schools during the 327 Board of Education meeting Monday night at the district office.

More money is on the way for Ellsworth County.

WILSON — Four longtime teachers were chosen Monday night to be inducted into the USD 112 Hall of Fame during the October meeting of Central Plains USD 112 board of education at Wilson School.The four are:• Connie Potts, who taught for USD 354 and USD 112 for more than 30 years.

Fingers tickled the ivory as the crowd of 250 sang with dueling pianos Howl2Go at the annual Let’s Make a Match event to benefit the Smoky Hills Community Foundation Saturday night at Ellsworth’s American Legion building.

Travis Jay Janssen, 43, passed away Oct. 3, 2022. He was born Oct. 1, 1979, to Jack and Roxanne (Hochman) Janssen in Ellsworth. He married Delane Poovey in Newbury, Kan., on Aug. 13, 2005.

Ashort agenda meant a short meeting Monday for the Ellsworth County commissioners.

WILSON — The Wilson City Council approved the purchase of a new telemetry system for the city water wells from Don’s Electric to the exceed $70,000 during Monday’s meeting.It was the first purchase made from the $112,000 Wilson received in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The Smoky Hill Chapter DAR held their first meeting for 202223 on Sept. 12 at the home of Marcie Beneda, Wilson. Members present were: Candace Richard, Glennice Musselwhite, Debra Hulse, Pat Svaty and Marcie Beneda.Regent Debra Hulse called the meeting to order.

Ellsworth resident Don Panzer raised concerns at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council about how repair work on the south retention basin project will be paid.

Area transportation options for senior citizens was the focus of a Sept. 23 talk at the Ellsworth Senior Center.“Transportation is important for everyone of all ages,” said Michelle Griffin, mobility manager for the North Central Kansas Coordinated District.