Groups collaborate to raise money for grave markers
Groups collaborate to raise money for grave markers
HESSTON — The Ellsworth tennis team played at the Hesston Invitational Sept. 24. They won first with 30 points, vastly outpacing the competition.
By KAREN BONAR
Ellsworth Municipal Airport was buzzing with activity Sept. 20 as 17-18 aircraft flew in for the Kansas Aviation Tour. In addition to a variety of airplanes, there were several vendors, students and aviation enthusiasts there as well. The Independent-Reporter interviewed several for their thoughts. Here are their comments: “Overall, I think it went really well,” Ellsworth City Administrator Dustin Stambaugh said. “I think there are always things we can improve upon. We’re going to work with the surrounding school districts and do even better next year.”
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Groups collaborate to raise money for grave markers
Ellsworth Municipal Airport was buzzing with activity Sept. 20 as 17-18 aircraft flew in for the Kansas Aviation Tour. In addition to a variety of airplanes, there were several vendors, students and aviation enthusiasts there as well. The Independent-Reporter interviewed several for their thoughts. Here are their comments: “Overall, I think it went really well,” Ellsworth City Administrator Dustin Stambaugh said. “I think there are always things we can improve upon. We’re going to work with the surrounding school districts and do even better next year.”
During his listening tour stop in Ellsworth Monday morning, United States Sen. Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, learned there are two main challenges facing Ellsworth County — housing and the workforce.
Apreliminary hearing for former Ellsworth Police Chief Emil Halfhill did not take place as scheduled Sept. 24 in Ellsworth County District Court.
Lori Miller of Freedom Claims Management, along with representatives from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Kansas, met with the Ellsworth County Commissioners Monday during their weekly meeting to give an update on county employee health insurance for 2025.
Richard Clay Tilton, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on April 18, 1925, in Lincoln, Kan., Richard was a devout Christian, deeply committed to his faith throughout his life. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, known for his kind heart, generosity and unwavering dedication to God.
Laren D. Redetzke born Aug. 3, 1944, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Ellsworth Hospital. His parents, Arthur and Viola (Purma) Redetzke, preceded him in death.
Scott Michael Davis, 69, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kan. He was born on Oct. 1, 1954, in St. Francis, Kan., to L. Vernon and Roberta (Walter) Davis. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972. He attended mechanic school in Wichita, Kan., and after graduating, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974 and served for four years.
Margaret Lou (Marston) Beagley, 80, of Russell, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at her home.
HESSTON — The Ellsworth tennis team played at the Hesston Invitational Sept. 24. They won first with 30 points, vastly outpacing the competition.
SALINA — The Bearcat varsity volleyball team competed against the Sacred Heart Knights Sept. 17, on the road, playing two matches and winning both.
Our fall calving season has just wrapped up with another successful year that has now brought views of lively baby calves dotting our pasture.
Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock believed that when the Plains tribes realized the might and power of the United States Army, all resistance would fade away.
As the leaves change and the school year settles in, there are countless good things happening in our schools and communities.
Cattleman Henry Sitler watched as the survey stakes inched ever closer to his sod ranch house on a stretch of land along the Santa Fe Trail just outside the Fort Dodge military reservation. Recognizing the commercial opportunity of such a location, George Hoover and John McDonald set up a tent saloon near the Sitler ranch house on June 17, 1872.
