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COVID-19 update 10-16-2020

Here's the latest COVID-19 update from the Ellsworth County Health Department as of 10-16-2020.

USD 112 Board keeps mask requirement in place

WILSON — After nearly an hour-long discussion, including pleas from both sides from patrons, teachers and healthcare professionals, the Central Plains USD 112 board of education, by consensus, left the current face mask requirement in place for the district’s schools.

ECMC sets goal for coming year

Andrew Bair, chief executive officer at Ellsworth County Medical Center, received his set of goals and plans for 2020-21 during a special meeting of the hospital board of directors Oct. 7 in the hospital conference room.

Local Young Eagles are temporarily grounded

Smoky Hill Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 1127 will not conduct its annual Young Eagles flights on the First Saturday in November this year due to COVID concerns.

Cattlemen question policy

Several local cattlemen raised questions and sought clarification at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners regarding a pamphlet produced by the Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office. The pamphlet deals with livestock running at large. The pamphlet notes that beginning Dec.

Man pleads guilty to drug charges

An Ohio man who was stopped in Ellsworth County with more than $1 million in his vehicle pleaded guilty Oct. 1 to a federal drug trafficking charge, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

Latest COVID-19 update from the Ellsworth County Health Department

Here's the latest update from the Ellsworth County Health Department as of 10-2-2020:   Ellsworth County COVID-19 Update As we are seeing more and more active community cases, it is important to continue to follow recommendations to slow the spread of the virus.

Friday Night Royalty

Friday will be a big night in Ellsworth County as both Ellsworth and Wilson celebrate Homecoming.
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