As a student at Ellsworth Elementary School, Jessa Schultz remembers the homecoming candidates visiting the school.
As a student at Ellsworth Elementary School, Jessa Schultz remembers the homecoming candidates visiting the school.
E ight seconds into the fourth quarter of Ellsworth’s homecoming game, Hillsboro fumbled the ball. This single event, late in a low-scoring game, turned the tide, allowing the Bearcats a 14-6 victory over the Trojans.
Groups collaborate to raise money for grave markers
HESSTON — The Ellsworth tennis team played at the Hesston Invitational Sept. 24. They won first with 30 points, vastly outpacing the competition.
By KAREN BONAR
As a student at Ellsworth Elementary School, Jessa Schultz remembers the homecoming candidates visiting the school.
As students, fans and community members approached the entry gate at the north side of the football field, they were greeted with enthusiasm, questions and some general silliness ahead of the Oct. 4 Homecoming game.
Groups collaborate to raise money for grave markers
Three candidates for Ellsworth County appraiser were interviewed Monday morning in individual executive sessions by the Ellsworth County Commissioners, with current County Appraiser Carl Miller in attendance.
Retired educator Jerry Marsh addressed a concern to the USD 327 Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo Board of Education during Monday night’s meeting.
On Sept. 29, 2024, Janice (Handlin) Stites, 86, of Hill City, Kan., passed away in Wichita, Kan., joining her beloved husband, Dennis. Janice was born Feb. 25, 1938, to Herman and Agnes (Hudson) Handlin on a farm in Ellsworth County, Kan. She began her school years at Trivoli Country School through eighth grade. Janice then attended Geneseo High School.
Pamela Ann (Neuman) Karnes, beloved mother and sister, adored grandmother and aunt, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sept. 12, 2024, in Carmichael, Calif. She was 74.
Robert R. “Bob” White, 88, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Lincoln, Kan. He was born June 16, 1936, in Lincoln County, Kan., to Fred and Hazel (Ahring) White. Bob was a longtime resident of Lincoln County, where he was a farmer and stockman.
Fr. Charles Lee Steier, beloved priest and dedicated servant of the Diocese of Salina, passed away on Sept. 22, 2024, in Hays, Kan. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Belleville, Kan., to Melvin and Mildred (Kalivoda) Steier.
Charlie grew up on a farm near Haddam, Kan., as the oldest child, with five brothers and two sisters.
E ight seconds into the fourth quarter of Ellsworth’s homecoming game, Hillsboro fumbled the ball. This single event, late in a low-scoring game, turned the tide, allowing the Bearcats a 14-6 victory over the Trojans.
HESSTON — The Ellsworth tennis team played at the Hesston Invitational Sept. 24. They won first with 30 points, vastly outpacing the competition.
During the month of October, there is a sense of excitement in Ellsworth County. The Smoky Hills Community Foundation is launching our annual Match Month campaign, giving residents an opportunity to make a significant impact on our community. Thanks to our generous partners, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Patterson Family Foundation, every dollar donated during October will be matched, turning it into $4 for Ellsworth County. A $100 donation will become $400, directly empowering local initiatives and projects.
In far southeastern Kansas, the discovery of lead created the boom town of Bonanza almost overnight. Another vein of lead ore was discovered in March 1877 near Galena. Within 30 days, witnesses estimated 10,000 people poured into the area.
Our fall calving season has just wrapped up with another successful year that has now brought views of lively baby calves dotting our pasture.
Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock believed that when the Plains tribes realized the might and power of the United States Army, all resistance would fade away.
