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Caldwell, Kan., in 1883 was a cattlemen’s headquarters, especially for cattlemen grazing their great herds south of the Kansas border in Indian Territory.
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WILSON — The Wilson High School Lady Dragons hosted the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars in the first round of substate basketball tournament Friday, Feb. 25. The Dragons were hot in the first quarter outscoring their opponent 12-5. The second quarter was more of an even matchup of 8-7 taking the Dragons to halftime with a 20-12 lead. Returning for the second half the Dragons continued to lead the Lady Cougars, outscoring them 13-11 to bring the score at the end of the third quarter to 33- 23. Otis-Bison attempted to battle back, outscoring the Lady Dragons 9-13 in the fourth quarter. Despite their efforts the Lady Dragons came out on top with a final score of 42-36.
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Ellsworth Bearcat wrestler Will Donley tries to pin his opponent at the 3-2-1 State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 25 in Hays. Donley lost one and won two but came up short for a medal, as did his teammate, Bradley Vopat, who lost on the first day of the tournament in a double elimination. Courtesy photo by Sue Arensman
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Ellsworth High School wrestler Sierra Lanning works on taking down Lena Aguilar of Chanute Feb. 24 to secure a fifth place medal at the Girls 4-1A State Wrestling Tournament in Salina. Courtesy photo
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Along with wild fires that burned thousands of acres and destroyed homes, buildings and livestock in Central Kansas, the effects of the extremely high winds on Dec. 15 were felt here in Ellsworth — specifically at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility.
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Layton Leiker displays one of his handmade fishing lures Monday during the Trade Show that was part of the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School’s first Youth Challenge. Ten business plans were submitted. See Page A4 for more information.
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Most Tuesday mornings, Michele Von Strohe can be found at the Marquette Learning Center, being the Pied Piper of Music for the children who spend their days here.
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