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KANOPOLIS — Fiber internet is coming to town.The Kanopolis City Council passed three ordinances during the Oct. 11 meeting, paving the way for Wilson Communications to begin fiber services in town.“You’re one of the only towns that does not have fiber optic yet,” said Mark Cunningham from Wilson...

Everything seems to be going well here. The weather has even been beautiful. So, we have no complaints here at the library. Ok, maybe I spoke to soon. It would be better if we saw you all a little more often.

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.These sessions are an opportunity for parents, community members, staff and students to be heard and...

More money is on the way for Ellsworth County.At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners, Stacie Schmidt of Ellsworth County Economic Development said the county will receive $100,000 as part of the federal “Build Back Better” program from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency...

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. • Gary Bittner, who...

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.“The month of October is our match month event,” said Deneen Urbanek,...

Travis Jay Janssen, 43, passed away Oct. 3, 2022. He was born Oct. 1, 1979, to Jack and Roxanne (Hochman) Janssen in Ellsworth.

Ashort agenda meant a short meeting Monday for the Ellsworth County commissioners.Approval was given to a motion to take $15,990 out of the parks and recreation fund and give those funds to the City of Ellsworth to remove the material on top of the two baseball fields and replace it with new...

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.Mayor Mike Peschka...

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.