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KANOPOLIS — The sounds of cheering, wheels on gravel and pounding footsteps echoed through the air July 12, as dozens lined North Kansas Street to watch a beloved community event. Kids took turns, lined up in front of the chalk starting line, hands gripping the wooden handle of the covered wagons, ready to pull their partner down the street before switching roles and being pulled back.
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Ellsworth County EMS Director Nathan Florian had great news for the Ellsworth County Commissioners Monday during their weekly meeting.
Read moreKANOPOLIS — This year, the Fort Harker Days parade combined the role of grand marshall and Volunteer of the Year, awarding it to Smoky Hill River Pheasants Forever chapter.
Read moreJust weeks after the resignation of Ellsworth Police Chief Jerry Penny, the Ellsworth City Council began to discuss how to proceed forward at the meeting Monday.
Read moreKristy Ann Foster (Pickett), 45, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Wichita, Kan., surrounded by her family.
Read moreLawanda Mae (Durr) Frees, 94, passed away June 30, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kan. She was born May 20, 1931, to Leonard and Leona (Schroeder) Durr, in Ellsworth County on the family farm near Holyrood, Kan.
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