WILSON — Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas, is known for its fabulous traditional Czech food. For many area cooks, their Bible of Czech cooking is a well-thumbed-through, spiral-bound edition of the “Cooking the American Czech Way” cookbook.
WILSON — Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas, is known for its fabulous traditional Czech food. For many area cooks, their Bible of Czech cooking is a well-thumbed-through, spiral-bound edition of the “Cooking the American Czech Way” cookbook.
The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team closed out 2025 as they played host to league foe, the 4-1 Beloit Trojans, Dec. 16.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team took on the Lions Dec. 16 in an NCAA matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats with 59.4 seconds left in regulation play and with the score 43-39 in favor of the Lions.
Santa Claus had a little help this year, thanks to the Ellsworth County Christmas Store and the many businesses, partners, donors and volunteers who have allowed it to continue to help Ellsworth County families for years.
Santa came to town early this year as Ol’ Saint Nick himself showed up at the Ellsworth Hometown Holiday celebration Dec. 13 at the Ellsworth Area Arts Council.
WILSON — Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas, is known for its fabulous traditional Czech food.
Santa came to town early this year as Ol’ Saint Nick himself showed up at the Ellsworth Hometown Holiday celebration Dec. 13 at the Ellsworth Area Arts Council.
The lunchroom at Ellsworth Elementary School was crowded with third graders and high school seniors Dec. 3 as the students gathered for breakfast with their Bearcat Buddy.
WILSON — Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas, is known for its fabulous traditional Czech food.
At the Dec. 22 meeting of the Ellsworth County Commission, Jessica Kootz of the Midway Extension District had several questions regarding the courthouse renovation project.
Sylvia Irene McNeal, 89, passed peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society — Ellsworth Village in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born in rural Russell County, Kan., on Nov. 4, 1936, to Kenneth and Helen “Irene” (Funk) Day.
Marie Annette Campbell, 63, of Lyons, Kan., passed away Dec. 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1962, in Lyons, the daughter of Edward and Anna Mae (Ptacek) Janda. Marie was a lifelong Lyons resident. She attended Lyons High School and later received her certified nurse aide certificate.
Kenneth L. “Kenny” Willt, 87, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Sterling, Kan. He was born Sept. 17, 1938, in St. Francis, Kan., to John and Ruby (Daniels) Willt. Kenny was a longtime resident of Holyrood, where he was the manager of the co-op grain elevator. He married Elaine Krien in St. Francis on Sept. 23, 1962. Kenny served in the U.S.
James Lee Zamrzla was born on a cold winter’s day Jan. 21, 1939, the first son of James Edward and Mary Ann (Charvat) Zamrzla in a small house in Wilson, Kan. He married Karen Koerner on Jan. 24, 1962. They had one daughter, Christine.
The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team closed out 2025 as they played host to league foe, the 4-1 Beloit Trojans, Dec. 16.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team took on the Lions Dec.
A fresh start: New year, new jobs, new faces
The Christmas season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. It brings with it a natural pause — a moment to breathe, reconnect and remember what matters most. For many of us, this season means catching up with family we haven’t seen in a while, sharing lunch with friends and celebrating the milestones that mark the growth of our families.
An interesting fact about me is that I lived with a Jewish family in college. The woman I rented a bedroom from was a single mom in need of a little extra income. I had all the amenities of living with a family and the added bonus of learning about another culture.
It’s hard to escape AI these days. Artificial intelligence.
