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Early in 1864 the United States Army organized the 1st Volunteer Infantry, a regiment of Confederate prisoners of war mustered into service. The former rebels were pardoned and “galvanized” after taking the oath of allegiance to the United States. Richard W. Musgrove was appointed captain and took command of the regiment of Galvanized Yankees on April 24, 1864.
Read morePaid time-off for farmers is one of the intriguing ideas that caught the attention of our group during the recent Kansas Farm Bureau Casten Fellows international travel experience to the Baltics. One of the young farmers we met shared that the Replacement Farmers program provides subsidized, qualified workers to help during illness or time away on vacation.
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Kyler Burks of Beloit, left, seen here with pilot Mark Klein, prepares for his first airplane ride Saturday at the Ellsworth Municipal Airport. The free rides were part of the annual Young Eagle program flown by members of the Ellsworth EAA Chapter 1127. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
Read moreThere was good news and bad news to share during Monday night’s regular Ellsworth City council meeting.
Read moreThe Ellsworth County commissioners approved a letter of support Monday to Post Rock Rural Water District’s application for a $264,700 hazard mitigation grant to replace one mile of 10-inch water line near Wilson.
Read moreELLSWORTH VFW AUXILIARY MEETING: Members of the Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. at the post home in Ellsworth.
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