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Ellsworth County will have additional funds in its coffers, thanks to $1.2 million in funding being made available to the county through the CARES Act. At Monday’s meeting of county commissioners, Stacie Schmidt of Ellsworth County Economic Development said the money was distributed under Gov.

Several days ago, Dale Brungardt thought the Ellsworth High School Class of 2020 was weeks away from a limited traditional graduation ceremony. Then came Monday and Gov. Laura Kelly’s recommendation that Kansas renew several of the restrictions enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19.

KANOPOLIS — Patrick Perez wasn’t feeling quite like himself. And he hadn’t for months now. Something seemed off. Swallowing solid foods was becoming nearly impossible without choking, and what seemed like a minor sore throat had now developed into a persistent problem he just couldn’t shake.

To say the last few months presented unprecedented challenges for Debbie Mog would be a complete understatement.

There’s a plaque hanging on the wall in Kris Finke’s office that reads, “Life is Good.” It reminds her of her late husband, Bill, who was known for quoting the phrase throughout much of his life. He recited it so often, in fact, it kind of became his catchphrase.

In the months leading up to the Ellsworth County Cancer Fund’s annual triathlon, Jennifer Young can already sense the anticipation building among her clients. Young, a direct support supervisor with Mosaic, heads up the agency’s team with fellow supervisor Dawn Saltzman.

Editor’s Note — This is the second editor-publisher Marquette has in the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame, an honor roll of journalists who have made outstanding contributions to their profession. The first was Kenneth Baird “Bud” Bruce, who was born in 1914 in Marquette to a newspaper family.

This weather makes it officially summer! And summer means grilling — specifically grilling meat. So, let’s talk food safety as it relates to those grilled favorites. The doneness of your meat should never be based on color.

More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. Many of those living with chronic pain rely on opioid pain medications, which can be habit forming.

Ellsworth County Medical Center’s Wound Clinic may have just opened this past year, but a positive has already prompted administrators to expand its availability. A wound care clinic specializes in treating wounds that do not heal. CEO Andrew Bair says ECMC saw a need for a local facility.