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The Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District will pay former superintendent Josh Lanning a lump sum of $38,000 as part of a separation and release agreement approved at the school board’s March 7 meeting.

Lanter StatementMarch 7 – Lanter statements to board.  She provided the following in writing to the board and only read the bolded portions due to the board denying her additional time.I requested the novel be purchased in bulk on October 11.

A solution to an unusual case involving Kansas fence law was found at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners.Jackie Rathbun and Deanna Rathbun own adjoining pastures. Jackie Rathbun wants to build a 6,100-foot fence between the pastures over the objections of Deanna Rathbun.

The Ellsworth Recreation Department will soon be enjoying some new equipment if a proposed grant application is successful.

Wilson Communications Scholarship Application & Guidelines are now available.Two, $500 scholarships per each community that Wilson Communications serves will be awarded to graduating seniors. Those communities are Brookville, Denmark, Ellsworth, Hunter, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Tipton and Wilson.

There’s an old saying — “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”That’s the advice at least one member of a family has decided to follow as they support a teacher who is the target of parent complaints about a book she used in her 8th grade classroom in Ellsworth.

Members of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School Board took no action Monday night following an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, specifically the superintendent’s position.

Rusty Varnado, Ellsworth City administrator, had interesting news on the old Ellsworth Memorial Hospital Monday, during the weekly meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners.Varnado said Gary Woodward is the new owner of vacant old hospital, which was built in 1921.

KANOPOLIS — The city water project was once again at the fore during the Feb. 8 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council.Mayor Anthony Hopkins called Thaniel Monaco of BG Consultants to discuss issues on the water project.

Ellsworth County commissioners approved Resolution 2022-R-03, Monday, reinstating a countywide burn ban, effective immediately.