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During the regular Road and Bridge report provided at the Monday, July 22 Greenwood County Commission meeting, a bid for work to the bridge at L Road and 110th Street from Ramsey Concrete was presented. Road and Bridge Supervisor Allen Greenwood also shared at this time, that this quote included a note from Ramsey in reference to approaches in need of repair. The note outlined that the cost for needed repair to approaches would be in line with the cost for the L Road project, shared at roughly $15,000. Commissioners approved proceeding with work to L Road and 110th Street. Commissioners noted that future projects pertaining to needed approach work, being planned for various crossings, would be presented individually.

Strawberries, Reminiscences of Robert Hodge – Story 7 of 10 This is the seventh in a series of stories that Robert Hodge wrote in the 1980s about his childhood experiences growing up in Lawrence.

The Hamilton City Library has one week left for their Summer Learning Program. Twenty-seven children took part in the “Adventures” this summer during June and July. The Story Time on Fridays included 10 Virtual Adventures in Kansas during the eight weeks. Library Director Beth Inwood told the kids about Topeka, Dodge City, Abilene, Atchinson, Victoria, Council Grove, Chanute, Hutchinson, Goddard and Friday, July 26 Storytime at 11:30 a.m. will complete their journeys with West Mineral (Big Brutus). The library will have a guest, Annie Wilson, who will sing some of her songs about the prairie. The public is invited to join the children. After Wilson sings a few songs, the kids will listen and learn about Big Brutus. A book or two will be read which relates to the theme and more songs will be sung. Refreshments will be served to all kids and adults then Wilson will finish up with more songs.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13, storm siren testing in Greenwood County will be conducted on Tuesday afternoons at 1 p.m. Siren testing will continue to be held in accordance with the normal schedule, Mondays at 6 p.m., through August 5. Sirens are owned and operated within the following cities: Madison, Hamilton, Eureka, Fall River and Severy.

for cases heard/paid between July 7 - July 18, 2024 (the following report generated from disposition list provided by Eureka City Court Clerk)

The Kansas Astronomical Observers will present an evening under the stars on Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Casner Creek Campground at Fall River State Park.

The Greenwood County Coalition is once again ramping up for the annual School Supply Drive. With the group serving more students each year, more donations are needed to provide school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Another history making weekend. President Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race. This whole election year is one for the books. It doesn’t matter what party you follow or belong to, it has been something and it’s not over yet.

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