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Read moreWILSON — The new year brought a changing of the guard in more ways than one for members of the Wilson City Council.
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Frozen water covered the parking lot of the Ellsworth American Legion building Monday. According to Jason Hicks, local legion commander, the cause of the water was the ice/water machine in the ice shack being broken. He noted the situation is being dealt with. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
Read moreWith the start of 2022, there are new (and familiar) faces on city councils, school boards and other Ellsworth County organizations. The elected officials are the result of elections this past November:
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Congratulations to our NCAA All-League Bearcat Football Selections! 1st Team: Dayton Davis (Sr.) - WR/DB/K; Brad Vopat (Sr.) - LB; Jordan Rodriguez (So.) - OL; and 2nd Team: Brad Vopat (Sr) - RB; Cole Webber (So.) - TE; Jordan Rodriguez (So.) - DL; and Javon Rice (Sr.) - DL. Courtesy Photo
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The Ellsworth Junior-High School Lady Bearcats basketball team defeated Beloit Dec. 18 at the Junior High League Tournament at Republic County to win the North Central Activities Association League title. According to Ron Davis, EJSHS athletic director, the Lady ‘Cats were the number one seed going into the tournament. They defeated Beloit 41-24. The Lady ‘Cats end the season with a 11-1 record. Meredith Musil is the head coach of the Lady Bearcats. Laura Vague is assistant coach. Courtesy Photo
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WILSON — During this time of the year, one of the most popular holiday movies continues to be the classic “Miracle on 34th Street.”
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