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Self-absorbed. It’s all about me. I am the center of the universe. All these words come to mind when I see today’s endless stream of motorists talking, Tweeting, Snapchatting and
Read moreIn recent years, Internet safety has become a growing concern among parents whose children use and rely on the Internet on a daily basis. Ninety-three percent of teens (ages 12–17)
Read moreEllsworth received a $900,000 gift toward its future this past week from the Federal Aviation Administration. Supporters of a longer runway at Ellsworth Municipal Airport were notified Thursday, Sept. 12,
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Whether it’s gathering cattle in a pasture, sorting cows in a pen or roping calves during branding time, horses are an important tool of the trade for many ranchers. These
Read moreAs a farmer, firefighter, advanced emergency medical technician, Hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) technician and the emergency management director for Ellsworth and Russell Counties, I have dealt with anhydrous ammonia on many
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U.S. Senate candidate Nancy Boyda and First Congressional District Candidate Kali Barnett will be the featured speakers Thursday, Sept. 26, at the first ever “Fall Forum” hosted by Ellsworth County
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University of Missouri Extension rural safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch said now is a good time to review safety precautions for grain bins with farm workers and family members.
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In at least one way, Mugs Kepka’s career has come full circle. As a teen-ager, the Black Wolf native worked on Ellsworth’s 1st Street at Bircher’s Dairy, first helping to
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