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Maj. Eugene Carr closely followed events related to the Cheyenne Dog Soldier raids of May 30 to June 2, 1869, through north-central Kansas. Carr’s 5th Cavalry had encountered the same
Read moreAs anyone who keeps a household budget can attest, the unexpected happens all the time. A refrigerator evaporator fan motor fails. Some part on your car you never realized existed
Read moreIn this week’s Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter you’ll find our annual edition on the state of the Ellsworth County economy. As always we’re impressed with the dedication and hard work generated
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Editor’s Note — This editorial appeared in the May 30 edition of the Manhattan Mercury. We thought it was an excellent reminder of the many ways our lives touch others.
Read moreUSD 112 — Who is next? On June 10 USD 112, at Wilson, voted to close CPMS at Bushton. There was a fairly large group in attendance; it would have
Read moreWhen I moved to a rural area two years ago to work for Valley Hope, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment organization, little did I realize that I would see
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The June 25, 1874, Leavenworth Weekly Times carried a story on page three under the captivating title, “Strange Homicide”. On further investigation the homicide spoken of had occurred west of
Read moreThis week’s edition of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter could be dedicated to an issue that has challenged local leaders for decades. For years now, those with an eye to growth
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