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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.
Read moreIt was a normal day at the Ellsworth County Clerk’s office late last summer when a letter arrived from Colorado asking for help. The body of the letter read:
Read moreKANOPOLIS — At the start of the Dec. 9 city council meeting, the City of Kanopolis swore in a new council member and a new city clerk.
Read moreThe Ellsworth Kanopolis Geneseo USD 327 Board of Education met for a special meeting Dec. 10 to review results from a community survey and feedback.
Read moreCLAFLIN — USD 112 School Board of Education member Cherilee Ward was elected by write-in during the Nov. 4 election, despite not putting her name on the ballot.
Read moreKathryn A. “Kay” Dees, 94, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Sept. 20, 1931, one of six children, to George and Vlasta (Doubrava) Barta.
Read moreThe Ellsworth Health and Recreation Center is getting new technology, thanks to the generosity of local organizations.
Read moreAt the Nov. 19 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors, Chief Executive Officer Jim Kirkbride noted Ellsworth is running behind regarding regular seasonal illnesses as ECMC has not seen COVID or flu cases yet.
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