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William Sublette answered an advertisement in early 1823 for “Enterprising Young Men” to ascend the Missouri River in a company of fur trappers. William Ashley, Missouri’s first lieutenant governor, and famed mountain man Andrew Henry, organized the company. Henry had been trapping beaver in the mountains since 1807.
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BELOIT — The girls’ basketball team ended with a tough 43-31 loss at Beloit Feb. 2. In their second matchup against the Trojans, they came up short for the second time.
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BELOIT — Despite battling from start to finish, the boys’ basketball team fell short against Beloit 68-50 Feb. 2 on the road. This was both the second league loss and second overall season loss for the Bearcats. The Trojans hold the only two victories over the Cats.
Read moreEllsworth Jr./Sr. High Scvhool First Semester Honor Roll was recently announced.
Read moreEdgar Leo Jacobs, 74, passed away Jan. 23, 2024, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kan. He was born on Jan. 4, 1950, in Great Bend, Kan, to Fred and Rose (Klug) Jacobs.
Read moreCarol Sue Hicks, 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family, in Ellsworth. She was born July 29, 1945, in Arkansas City, Kan., and adopted by Ernie and Aileen (Choitz) Mehl.
Read moreEleanora “Ellie” M. Douglass, 85, of Ellsworth, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. She was born in Hoxie, Kan., on Jan. 29, 1938, to Ludwig “Louis” C. Bieker and Ludwina (Munsch) Bieker. She married William “Bill” R.
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