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From the files of the August 19, 1982, edition of The Ellsworth Reporter.
Read moreThe name of the Workforce Development Grant discussed by the Ellsworth County Health Department in the Ellsworth County Commission story in the Aug. 24 Independent-Reporter was incorrectly identified. Also, the Wilson City Council approved a motion for council member Jeff Keith to serve as council president. He was not appointed by the mayor. We appologize for the errors.
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After the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad steamed its first passenger train into Emporia on Sept. 14, 1870, towns began to spring up along the railroad grade southwest of Emporia at Florence, Peabody and Walton.
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Temperatures that top triple-digits for nearly a week resulted in adjustments for Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School athletic teams.
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The adult summer softball league was cut a little short this year — for good reason. The outfields at the Ellsworth Sports Complex received irrigation systems.
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