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The Ellsworth City Council approved the selection of Chad Murphy, Sterling, to be the city’s next police chief at the Dec. 22 meeting.
Read moreSylvia Irene McNeal, 89, passed peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society — Ellsworth Village in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born in rural Russell County, Kan., on Nov. 4, 1936, to Kenneth and Helen “Irene” (Funk) Day.
Read moreMarie Annette Campbell, 63, of Lyons, Kan., passed away Dec. 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1962, in Lyons, the daughter of Edward and Anna Mae (Ptacek) Janda. Marie was a lifelong Lyons resident.
Read moreKenneth L. “Kenny” Willt, 87, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Sterling, Kan. He was born Sept. 17, 1938, in St. Francis, Kan., to John and Ruby (Daniels) Willt.
Read moreThe Bearcats celebrate winter homecoming today at Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School.
Read moreThe Ellsworth City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at city hall
Read moreEllsworth County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. at the courthouse meeting room. Information: 785-472-4161.
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