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The first herds of Texas cattle were driven to Abilene in 1867 over a new cattle trail that became widely known as The Chisholm Trail. Eighteen to 20,000 head of cattle were shipped from Abilene’s Great American Stock Yards that fall. Each year more and more cattle were driven north, overwhelming Abilene’s shipping facilities.
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The Ellsworth High School Bearcats Varsity Volleyball Team finished second Sept. 10 during the Ellsworth Invitational in Ellsworth.
Read moreThe Central Plains High School Varsity Girls Tennis Team took second overall with the Ellsworth High School team coming in third Aug. 30 during the EHS Women’s Invitational Tennis Tournament in Ellsworth.
Read moreThe J.H. Robbins Memorial Library in Ellsworth hosts a book club at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Bring the book you are reading and share what you have read with others. Coffee is available.
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Wilson Dragon Volleyball player Anna Thielen, right, sends the ball over the net against Central Plains Sept. 1 during a Quad Tournament match in Wilson. The Dragons beat not only Central Plains during the tournament, but Natoma and Chase as well.
Read moreLocal leaders are looking to the future of Ellsworth County and how best to serve the area. Recent changes have brought on discussions between Ellsworth County Economic Development and the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce about a possible joining of forces.
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