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The Ellsworth City Council is one step closer to adding a $3 charge to residents’ water bills for stormwater projects and flooding mitigation.

WILSON — In February, the Wilson City Council will begin meeting one hour earlier. At Monday’s council meeting, approval was given to change the time of council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 1. The council will continue to meet the first and third Mondays of the month at city hall.

Ellsworth County commissioners once again took no action Monday after reviewing the face mask mandate resolution they approved several weeks ago. “We want to keep the mandate on, I assume, don’t we?” Commissioner Kermit Rush asked his colleagues.

WILSON — Cost of living increases for employees of the City of Wilson were reviewed and approved during Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council.

CHAPTER 5 To this point: Following a successful Cowtown celebration, Santa and Ellsworth City officials were surprised to find that Mrs. Claus was missing. Surprise turned to worry when Mayor Kennedy discovered a ransom note attached to a Christmas tree.

Ellsworth County commissioners received a unique request on behalf of all county first responders during Monday’s commission meeting. Ellsworth Police Chief Emil Halfhill told commissioners he thought he was speaking on behalf of all first responders in the county.

KANOPOLIS — Members of the Kanopolis City Council learned Dec. 8 about a mishap at the new water well. Water back flowed into the chlorine system. Thaniel Monaco of BG Consultants is having a manufacturing representative technician investigate the problem.

Members of the Ellsworth City Council hope to consider a draft ordinance at their Dec. 28 meeting that would add a $3 fee to water bills for curb and gutter improvements. City administrator Rusty Varnado said the fee would raise $40,000 and residents he has talked with are supportive of the plan.

From left, Akiyo Reed, Tammy Stefek and Jessie Kralik of Ellsworth were among the volunteers who placed Christmas wreaths on veteran graves at Ellsworth’s West and East Cemeteries Sunday along with several other local cemeteries.

This picture shows Dale at his farm in Ellsworth County. (Photo has been edited in photoshop)