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“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me;” WOW, the words of the Psalmist were written for times like these! There are so many who are just not sure where their future is in these difficult times.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1603 Aylward Avenue, Ellsworth KS 67439 Fax 785-472-4489 E-mail ellscohd@eaglecom.

WILSON — Updates on city board of health cases involving vehicles on properties in violation of city ordinances dominated Monday’s remote meeting of the Wilson City Council. The council granted Scott Lutz of 3006 Ave. F an extension until June 8 to get the vehicles on that property in compliance.

Owners of Ellsworth County barber shops and hair and nail salons can welcome customers again, according to a new executive order signed by Gov. Laura Kelly; however, the way is less clear for summer activities.

Grain prices mixed for the week Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day, Monday, May 18, were: Wheat, bu. — $4.11 down 29 cents from May 11. Milo, bu. — $3.41, up 2 cents. Soybeans, bu. — $7.45, down 10 cents. Corn, bu. — $2.86, up 2 cents.

In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwest Energy announced March 16 it was voluntarily suspending disconnection of utilities for non-payment. The next day, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed executive order 20-05, suspending utility disconnections; that order was later extended through May 31.

The Ellsworth County Courthouse reopened to the public at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 19.

Members of Lloyd J. Schroeder American Legion Post 200 met for years in the building at the edge of downtown. They also shared their home — with families celebrating a wedding or birthday or anniversary, and seniors who visited the building for their noon meals and other services.

Next Monday, Memorial Day, is the date set aside to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation’s freedom. Although U.S. Army Major Kris Although U.S.

The frogs won’t jump this summer in Kanopolis. The volleyball court will be empty. In short, don’t look for the crowd that normally packs the city park the second weekend in July as part of the Fort Harker Days celebration.