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: The Midway Extension District hosts a come and go farewell reception for Livestock Production Agent Clinton Laflin from 9-11 a.m. at the Russell office and from 2-4 p.m. at the Ellsworth office. Refreshments will be served. Public invited.
Read moreThe Central Plains USD 112 board of education meets at 6 p.m. at the Central Plains Jr./Sr. High School library in Claflin
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I enjoyed my drive to work Monday morning. It was the perfect snow. One I could enjoy as I drove, watching puffy white snow drift slowly to earth.
Read moreThe Ellsworth Health and Recreation Center is getting new technology, thanks to the generosity of local organizations.
Read moreAt the Nov. 19 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors, Chief Executive Officer Jim Kirkbride noted Ellsworth is running behind regarding regular seasonal illnesses as ECMC has not seen COVID or flu cases yet.
Read moreDonald Allen Smischny, 97, of Salina, Kan., passed peacefully on Nov. 29, 2025, after a brief illness. Don was born in Ellsworth, Kan., on Aug. 17, 1928, to Rudy and Ruby (Allen) Smischny.
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