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Downtown Ellsworth’s signature Insurance Building is back on track for renovation. Construction is expected to start Nov. 1 on the interior of a local landmark that dates back to a time when large ranches dotted the countryside.
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Editor’s Note — Prior to the August primary, several campaign items landed in voter mailboxes. They were aimed at moderate Republicans and in most cases were misleading at best. Rep. Steven Johnson, who has been a leader in the effort to restore civility to public debate in Kansas, represents Ellsworth and other counties in the 108th Kansas House District. He is unopposed in the general election. Here is his response with information that will undoubtedly be as important during the general election. This is the second part of a twopart column on tax legislation in the wake of the Brownback tax experiment.
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Charlie Jennison bristled just a bit after two “school girls” passed him as he stood in the doorway of his hotel/saloon.
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In the first game of the season, the Ellsworth Bearcats lost to the Republic County Buffaloes 52-6. The Buffs started the game off strong and never let up.
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The Ellsworth High School Lady Bearcats Varsity Volleyball team’s overall record went to 3-6 (2-0 in the NCAA) Saturday after a series of games against Central Plains, Ellinwood, Sacred Heart, Republic County and Nickerson during the Ellsworth Invitational Varsity Round Robin Volleyball Tournament.
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The 2020-21 Central Plains Junior-Senior High School Lady Oilers are front row sitting on the floor from left, Krystal Weeks, Melissa Donecker, Kashlin Beck. Second row from left, Skylar Cullens, Anna Thielen, Ryenne Cunningham, Adrianne Togersen, Lexi Oeser, Mollie Steiner, Addyson Ogle. Third row from left, Maryn Schmidt, Clayanne Warta, Kailynn Depperschmidt, Riley Thompsoin, Emma Hickel, Taylor Sheehy. Back row from left, Cara Criswell, Shaylah Kempke, Callie Zink, Kassidy Nixon and Kristi Weeks. Courtesy photo by Lisa Crites
Read moreStarting in a little more than two months, liquor will be available in Ellsworth for purchase on Sundays.
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