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HOLYROOD — At the base of the water tower, several families gathered Saturday morning to assist with the town’s first mural.
Read moreThe Ellsworth City Council opted to cover the bottom of the K-140 south basin project with about two feet of topsoil. The intention is to lift the bottom of the basin above the groundwater line.
Read moreLocal leaders are looking to the future of Ellsworth County and how best to serve the area. Recent changes have brought on discussions between Ellsworth County Economic Development and the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce about a possible joining of forces.
Read moreAbout 90 employees of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District could be headed toward a $1,500 incentive as part of an employee retention plan board members authorized Monday night at their monthly meeting.
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WILSON — No public comments were given Monday during a special public hearing of the Wilson City Council on the 2023 budget. The council first approved Resolution 10-2022, giving notice the city intends to exceed its Revenue Neutral Rate of 76.199 with a RNR for 2023 of 79.291.
Read moreDue to a technical problem, the printed version of the Ellsworth Independent/Reporter will not be available until Thursday, September 8th. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
Read moreLUCAS — An atmosphere of concern tinged with cautious optimism filled the Lucas Area Community Theater Aug. 31, as the USD 299 Sylvan-Lucas Unified board of education conducted a community meeting regarding a possible land transfer of the Wilson Schools to USD 299.
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It’s a fact, caregivers have higher levels of stress than noncaregivers. If you are serving as a caregiver to a loved one, I want you to know you are fulfilling a valuable role! I also want you to know, that it is ok to take care of yourself too. We can help with that!
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