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The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero Coalition completed the first year of the five-year Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The program aims to decrease fatalities and serious injuries on four highway corridors by implementing proven safety countermeasures, such as increasing the presence of state and local law enforcement.

The East Central Kansas Model T (ECKMT) Club meets on the second Thursday of the month. The ECKMT’s will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 in the conference room of the Burlington Library. The library is located on Highway 75 in Burlington. The main entreé of hamburgers/ hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked

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Historical Events From September 1924 The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1924.

Subject To Change • Sept. 9-13

The Elk County Commission meets weekly at 1 p.m. on Mondays. The following report was generated from the official minutes of the Aug. 12 regular and Aug. 15 special commission meetings. Both of which were approved during a recent commission meeting.

College football fans spend a good portion, if not all, of the summer anticipating the return of their favorite sport. Each college football season is full of excitement, and the coming campaign is sure to provide its share of thrills. As summer winds down, fans anxious for the return of their favorite sport can look ahead to these five notable games on the 2024 college football schedule.

This Thursday, Aug. 29, in conjunction with the Eureka Junior/Senior High School water and sports drink scrimmages, State Farm Insurance – JJ Edwards will partner with Safe Kids Kansas and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for a safety message. Staff members will be on the west side of McGinnis Field beginning at 4:30 p.m., as patrons make their way to the scrimmages.

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