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General Dwight D. Eisenhower tells American paratroopers in England “full victory — nothing else” on the evening of June 5, 1944, as they prepare for the Battle of Normandy. (Library of Congress)
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Loris “Vernon” Davis, 90, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Lincoln. He was born June 3, 1930 in McDonald, Kan. to Sewell Willis Davis and Mary Ellen (Buck) Davis.
Myron H. Kornmeyer, 79, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at his home in Wilson, Kan. He was born Nov. 10, 1940 in Waldo, Kan. to Howard and Blanche (Hubbard) Kornmeyer. Myron grew up in Waldo and attended the Waldo school district.
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Ellsworth Recreation Center receives a new lease on life from city
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Only a week after doubling down on a policy of “strongly encouraging” the wearing of face masks in public places, Ellsworth County commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2020R12 Monday requiring face masks for all indoor property open to the public within the county. The full resolution can be found on Page B7.
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Local Czech princesses Sage Gray of Ellsworth and her sister, Tess, prepare for fine dining Saturday afternoon during the Czech Tea served at the Midland Railroad Hotel in Wilson. On the menu were kolaches, the popular Czech pastry. I-R photo by Alan Rusch
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With pheasant and quail season opening Saturday, area state wildlife and parks officials predict an average number of hunters out in the field this year, but with COVID-19 limiting recreational activities for many in 2020, odds are those numbers might be higher.
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