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Three Ellsworth County communities elected a new mayor in the Nov. 4 election, while a seat on the Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education is still undecided. Residents across the county also approved a countywide sales tax.

The sounds of youthful laughter and eager bird dogs flushing pheasants will fill the crisp autumn air as young hunters learn not just how to shoot, but how to do so safely when the local Pheasants Forever hosts its annual Youth Pheasant Hunt Nov. 9.

ILSON — For the secondWmeeting in a row, members of the Wilson City Council Monday discussed taking possible action on a resolution to update Wilson’s service fee schedule.Mayor Dan Taylor once again pointed out it has been seven years since sewer rates in town have been adjusted.

headline/notes.With cloudy skies and a temperate 68 degrees, the streets of Ellsworth were filled with revelers to enjoy Fall Fest Oct. 23.More than two dozen vendors and businesses provided options for visitors throughout the late afternoon and into the evening.

Advance voting for the Nov. 4 general election is in progress at the office of Ellsworth County Clerk and Election Officer Shelly Vopat. It closes at noon Nov. 3 and polls will be open from 7 a.m.7 p.m. the next day.Editor’s note: Candidates were contacted and asked to submit answers.

In a few weeks, Ellsworth County voters will have the chance to decide if the county should add a one-quarter percent sales tax to goods sold, in order to make improvements and upgrades to the county courthouse and jail.According to the proposed resolution, the project is not to exceed $3.2million.

Advance voting for the Nov. 4 general election is in progress at the office of Ellsworth County Clerk and Election Officer Shelly Vopat. It closes at noon Nov. 3 and the polls will be open from 7 a.m.7 p.m. the next day.Editor’s note: Candidates were contacted and asked to submit answers.

Monday night’s Ellsworth Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 Board of Education meeting ended with a few hugs.During executive session, the board accepted the retirement of Superintendent Deena Hilbig, who will retire at the conclusion of this school year.“Thank you.

Cleanup and repairs to The Performing Arts Center at Ellsworth Jr./ Sr. High School continue after the Sept. 21 flood.

The owner of the new truck stop at Exit 206 on Interstate 70 visited with Ellsworth County Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.“We’d like to open it up next month,” Chuck Patel said about a potential November opening. “For me, this is the biggest project I have done.