CLAFLIN — Social distancing and face masks added to the familiar melody of “Pomp and Circumstance” Sunday night, as the 14 members of the Central Plains Junior-Senior High School Class of 2020 received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony in the school gymnasium in Claflin.
In recent decades, the face of minor league baseball has changed dramatically.
Ellsworth High School will finally be able to celebrate the Class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School gym. It will, however, be different than in years past because of COVID-19.
Ellsworth County’s three commissioners voted unanimously July 2 to approve Resolution 2020-R-10, opting the county out of Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order No. 20-52 requiring masks or other face coverings be worn in public as of 12 a.m. Friday, July 3.
Be sure and pick up a copy of the July 9 I-R so you can enter the Alumni contest for a free one-year subscription! Original forms only, no copies accepted.
From the files of the April 26, 1984 edition of The Ellsworth Reporter.
Kerianne Ehrlich, supervisor of the Ellsworth County Health Department, had some stunning news for county commissioners Monday during their weekly meeting.
WILSON — The Wilson City Council conducted three 30-minute public hearings Monday before the regular council meeting for property owners who received violation notices from the city board of health.
Google Emily Ryan’s name and the headlines say it all: “Emily Ryan becomes third Kansas high school athlete to score 3000.”
It’s time to register and start training in preparation for the 6th Annual Rodeo Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Look at a map of Kansas and you’ll see 105 counties neatly sectioned off, each with a starting and stopping place in every direction.
About two weeks ago, I asked whether anyone would be interested in the organization of a book club to study black history and current issues.
We all know how critical broadband is to modern life. From telehealth to education, a reliable broadband connection is no longer optional.
In today’s ELCA Lutheran practice, we welcome all to join us in our worship and church family. Does that mean that there are those in our church family that will not like this? Why, yes I am sure that there are. However, I hope and pray that hearts continue to soften, and we learn to accept that there are some that are not like me — meaning white privileged people.
