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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.Panzer, a former Ellsworth retail businessman, said during his time in business, if he made a mistake, if he misjudged something,...

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.

The price of a patient stay at Ellsworth County Medical Center will increase soon.At the Sept. 21 meeting of the hospital’s board of directors Charles Lewing, director of finance, recommended several changes.

WILSON — There was news during Monday’s Wilson City Council meeting concerning the vacant lot owned by the city where the former Otasco building once stood.Mayor Mike Peschka said a group would like to develop the lot and has applied for grant funding to do so.

Sheriff Murray Marston gave an update to Ellsworth County commissioners Monday regarding the piecemeal replacement of the 18 air conditioning units at the sheriff ’s office/ jail.The Daikin models range from $3,000 for the smallest unit to $4,900 for the largest.Marston noted there may need to be...

HOLYROOD — At the base of the water tower, several families gathered Saturday morning to assist with the town’s first mural.Twelve-year-old Emery Siemsen chose to use yellow because it’s a bright color.“It’s pretty cool that the town is coming together and doing a painting,” she said.Throughout the...

The Ellsworth City Council opted to cover the bottom of the K-140 south basin project with about two feet of topsoil.

Local leaders are looking to the future of Ellsworth County and how best to serve the area.

About 90 employees of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District could be headed toward a $1,500 incentive as part of an employee retention plan board members authorized Monday night at their monthly meeting.Officials gave a green light to Superintendent Deena Hilbig to complete an application...