KDOT designs US Highway 56 replacement through Ellinwood

ELLINWOOD - The Kansas Department of Transportation has designed a reconstruction plan for U.S. Highway 56 through Ellinwood. This includes all new concrete pavement, curbs, gutter and work on the storm sewers, starting at Park Ave. and ending at SE 115 Ave.

Spring fun

Library receives book donation

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Public Library will begin the 2013 Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 5. The Program's theme this summer is "Dig Into Reading". In addition to the hundreds of kids' books on the shelves in the Library, Summer Reading participants will be able to choose from 67 new books that were recently donated by The Libri Foundation of Eugene, Oregon.

Hoisington forensics heads to state

HOISINGTON - Seven members of the Hoisington High School Forensics Team have qualified 18 entries for 3A State competition in Wichita on May 4.

Ellinwood Forensics heads to state

ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team will compete at the KSHSAA 2A State Forensics Championships at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita on Saturday, May 4.

Ellinwood Municipal Court

April 23, 2013 Luis Perez-Zepeda, driving while suspended, fine $250, court costs $55.50 Marlen Castro, driving without valid drivers license, fine $150, court costs $55.50 Joshua Hoeffner, duty to give information, pled not guilty Joshua Hoeffner, duty upon striking unattended vehicle, pled not guilty Joshua Hoeffner, duty upon striking, pled not guilty Marbeya Villacis-Garcia, no drivers license, fine $150, court costs $55.50 Joshua Hoeffner, no proof of insurance, pled not guilty Michael Savage, illegal tag, ...

CHeck It Out!

ELLINWOOD - "Hearts Aglow" by Tracie Peterson. In the old logging town of Perkinsville, Texas, Deborah Vandermark is a very independent young woman. She is pursuing her medical studies under the direction of a very handsome doctor and is content in the embrace of her family. But when a tragedy casts a deep shadow over the town, will Deborah be forced to turn her back on the love taking root in her heart.

Jacobs Letters

We are approaching the final weeks of the 2012-2013 school year! It has been an outstanding year for achievement in the district. We are working diligently on concluding the year in an exemplary manner. We greatly anticipate the implementation of many initiatives that have been a long time in the making. he district is positioning itself to be an educational leader in Kansas; one for which the community of Ellinwood can be proud.

Foundation celebrates 20th annual fundraiser for CBH

HOISINGTON - Clara Barton Hospital Foundation will celebrate 20 years of the community coming together for quality rural health care with its annual fundraiser this June. The golf tournament, dinner and auction is the largest fundraiser.

Hoisington municipal court

Justin W. Campbell, driving while suspended, trial May 16 Nathan A. Esfeld, no proof of insurance, dismiss on proof Susan N. Gardiner Hughes, driving while suspended, continued to June 6 Joshua Hamblin, battery domestic violence, trial May 16 Ryan A. Hamby, driving in violation of restrictions, diversion granted April 18, fine $210 Jeremiah Ray, battery domestic violence, continued to June 6 Rebecca Starkey, parking disabled vehicle, dismissed, $110 court costs David Yott, battery, fine $100, ...

Letter of Intent

Flower pickup for Lincoln Elementary

HOISINGTON - Flowers ordered from a Lincoln Elementary School student will be ready for pick-up from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4 at Lincoln Elementary School.

ellinwood Municipal COURT

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - April 9 Ryan Hamby, driving while suspended, fine $500, court costs $55.50 Audrey Lunsford, speeding 43/30, fine $48, court costs $55.50 Christopher Whiting, driving while suspended, pled not guilty Tony Erskine, inattentive driving, failed to appear Christopher Budig, speeding 46/35, fine $75, court costs $55.50 Raymond Funk, speeding 46/30, fine $66, court costs $55.50 Alicia Dannebohm, no insurance, pled not guilty Jeremy Hands, no insurance, failed to appear Ryan Hamby, ...

Council discusses developing own animal impound facility

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington City Council met at its regular meeting on Monday night and discussed at length developing its own pound as a cost saving measure.

Central Plains students visit cadaver lab

CONCORDIA -A group of students from Central Plains High School recently toured the human cadaver lab and biology department at Cloud County Community College.

Bike safety

Ellinwood sports scene

USD 431 receives grant

HOISINGTON - Hoisington Middle School was notified that they have received a grant for $4,500 to promote and educate students about composting, and they plan to use waste from the lunchroom for that. Students will be trained in waste management with real life and career applications.