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Alfred Obiero felt trapped long before he was incarcerated. He said he was on the streets in Tulsa, Okla., working a dead-end entry-level job at a bus shop. He was denied entry into a welding program because he did not have a high school diploma and was feeling hopeless.
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There are names from days of Territorial Kansas that every Kansan should know. They were our heroes. The men that fought to make Kansas a Free State. Among the dozens, perhaps hundreds that should be remembered, many who have graced the pages of The Way West.
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Each summer, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter publishes photos of the summer recreation ball teams. This page features Wilson teams. Pick up a copy of next week’s edition for the first of several pages featuring Ellsworth teams.
Read moreEllsworth City Administrator Rusty Varnado had major news Monday about a landmark at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners.
Read moreAfter having to cancel the 2020 Annual Bailey Family Reunion (due to COVID), the descendants of Martin Luther and Annetta (Livingston) Bailey were able to gather June 13, 2021 at the Ellsworth Senior Center for the annual Bailey Family Reunion. Many memories, pictures and good food were shared throughout the afternoon with the 76 family members in attendance.
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