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As the nation moved toward Civil War in the tumultuous decade of the 1850s, Kansas Territory became a smoldering ember in a mounting conflict over slavery in America. Would the 34th state enter the Union in recognition of slavery or would it be a free state?
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HOISINGTON — A statewide snowstorm Saturday may have temporarily postponed the Ellsworth Bearcat boys’ game against Pratt. However, Monday’s rematch saw the Bearcats and the Greenbacks once again going toe-to-toe, with Pratt coming out on top 62-52 in the third place game at the Winter Jam Tournament in Hoisington Scoring for the Bearcats were Will Cravens with 29 points, Lane Rolfs with 9 points, Riley Stone and Cooper McGowan each with 5 points and Cade Gwinner with 4 points.
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Central Plains girls beat Larned The Central Plains Jr./Sr. High School Oiler varsity girls’ basketball team won another one at home Jan. 16, defeating the Larned Indians 54-26.
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HOISINGTON — After their game was postponed Saturday because of snow, the Ellsworth High School girls’ basketball team was defeated by the Pratt Greenbacks, 43-30, Monday in the third place game at the Winter Jam Tournament in Hoisington.
Read moreThe Ellsworth Community Blood Drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 911 N. Kansas, Ellsworth. Call 1-(800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter EllsworthKS to schedule an appointment.
Read moreEllsworth County commissioners rescinded the countywide burn ban Monday during their weekly meeting until further notice.
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