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The third week of our legislative session continued with most work still in our committees.
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When Joseph Haddix arrived on the north bank of the “Kaw,” the popular name of the time for the Kansas River, the prospects for a new town site were immediately apparent.
Read moreAt Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners, the possibility of reinstating a county-wide burn ban was discussed, but no action was taken — yet.
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CLAFLIN — Kassidy Nixon, a senior at Central Plains High School in Claflin, has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Barton Community College in Great Bend.
Read moreEllsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Info: (785) 472-4161
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The Wilson High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Osborne at home on Jan. 28. While both of Wilson’s teams played hard, they fell to Osborne. The Lady Dragons lost, 72-22, while the Dragons lost 76-36. Above, Lady Dragon Anna Thielen, left, drives the ball. Below, Dragon Cade Brokes, left, tries for a rebound. LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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The Ellsworth High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played the Southeast of Saline Trojans at home in Ellsworth on Jan. 28. The Lady Bearcats lost, 63-30, while the Bearcats lost 63-39. Above, Bearcat Will Cravens goes high for two points. Below, Lady Bearcat Lexi West moves the ball in traffic. LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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