LORRAINE — Seventeen farmers gathered around Kansas State University professor Allan Fritz May 21 as he explained the pros and cons of each wheat test variety, marked with purple labels staked in the ground. Each variety planted south of Lorraine came from an assortment of companies and breeding entities, such as K-State, Colorado State, Oklahoma State and other private companies. 3r176h
AUXILIARY LUNCH
The gym was filled Sunday with 41 seniors for Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School’s graduation ceremony.
On Monday when Memorial Day is celebrated, new markers will be visible to those who visit the graves of Civil War soldiers in the old Ellsworth Cemetery.
Kids check out things to buy at one of over 40 vendors May 3 during Legionfest on the grounds of the Ellsworth American Legion.
On Monday when Memorial Day is celebrated, new markers will be visible to those who visit the graves of Civil War soldiers in the old Ellsworth Cemetery.
Ellsworth Elementary School students had the opportunity to hear first-hand from an author April 23 when Lindsay H. Metcalf visited the school.
WILSON — Before gearing up for the summer food program, Feeding the Children of Central Kansas, director Lynn Kasper spoke at the Child Nutrition Conference.
KANOPOLIS — The Kanopolis Fire Department will host its fourth annual Poker Run and Community Celebration June 7, featuring a family- friendly environment, live music, food and prizes.
Darrel Gene Hoelscher, 67, of Bushton, Kan., ed away May 16, 2025, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, Kan. He was born April 4, 1958, in Lyons, Kan., the son of Verl and Arla May (Kitchen) Hoelscher. Darrel was a lifetime Bushton resident.
Nathaniel Britan “Nate” Dold, 18, of Sterling, Kan., ed away May 15, 2025, in rural Ellsworth, Kan. He was born Jan. 3, 2007, in Lawrence, Kan., the son of Paul and Deanna “DeeDee” (Clark) Dold. Nate was a lifelong Sterling resident. He graduated from Lyons High School, Lyons, Kan., with the Class of 2025, where he was on the football and wrestling teams.
Sally Joy (Berry) Bouska ed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. At the time of death, Sally was surrounded by her husband, Chuck, and their three sons, Seth, Scott and Sasha. Sally was born in Omaha, Neb., to Lyle Edward Berry and Merilee Rhea (Mattox) Berry.
Katharina “Kitty” Hill, 92, ed away Friday, April 18, 2025 in Salina, Kan. She was born July 4, 1932, in Mörfelden, , to Georg and Katharina (Ecker) Westermeir. Kitty married William R. “Bob” Hill, Jr. at Rhein-Main Air Base in on Nov. 12, 1956. Bob’s military career led them all over the world and finally to Dallas, Texas, where the couple lived after retirement.
SCOTT CITY — Three athletes advanced to the state competition at the regional track Meet May 22.
Senior Aidan Johnson one stroke shy of advancing to state
Editor/ Publisher
When attending a high school graduation, such as Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School’s Sunday, I almost always think of my own high school graduation.
A few weeks ago, I hit a milestone that seems silly but gave me a huge sense of accomplishment. I reached my goal of closing all three of my fitness rings on my watch for 365 days in a row.
Spring is here, and this season always makes me think of green. Looking around in April, it was one of the most beautiful springtime views I can . Grass, new leaves on the trees and our Kansas redbuds popping through everywhere I looked.
