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The Greenwood County Republican Committee will be holding a public meeting, Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eureka Public Library with Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson.

The mailman deposited an L.L. Bean catalog in our mailbox. I enjoy browsing through this catalog. I see all sorts of stuff I think I might need. At times, I’ll even dogear a page with the intent of showing Billie. It is along about here that I think of how slow catalog delivery is.

A Severy man was fatally injured in a three-vehicle accident last Friday, at approximately 11:25 p.m.

On Monday, September 13, truck parking along west Main Street was revisited by Hamilton City Council members. This concern was originally brought to the floor due to semis blocking driveways. Clerk Daphne Rayburn shared that she had talked to the county about the prospects of putting up signs, and was told that the city could put some up as this is within the city limits. Members of the council approved for the purchase of 10 no parking signs to be placed on Main Street west of Highway 99 to the scales and 7th Street to the intersection of 260th Street.

During the first year of Greenwood County being represented in the “Ag Challenge of Champion” contest at the state contest, a Greenwood County student finished in the top two and earned a $2,250 scholarship.

Last Wednesday, September 13, during “morning message” at Marshall Elementary School, Eureka’s Kevin Hough was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for his continued efforts in serving the Eureka community.

This Friday night, September 22, the Madison and Hamilton High School Homecoming royalty will be crowned during halftime of the Madison vs. Marantha Christian Academy football game, which kicks off at 7 p.m., in Madison.

Representatives from Digital Office Systems were present for the September 11 Eureka City Council meeting to discuss their services offered and answer any questions city officials may have.

A Eureka man lost his life last Wednesday, September 13, following a two-vehicle accident shortly after 6 p.m., on Wednesday, September 13, in Coffey County, just south of the I-35 intersection.