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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, has secured a $2.5 million grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the implementation of School-Based Services (SBS). This grant underscores KDHE’s dedication to enhancing the health care services available in Kansas schools, including those related to mental health.

George Gershwin’s song “Summertime,” from “Porgy and Bess,” offers: Summertime and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high Summer can be a magical season full of fresh air, warm days and nights, blooming flowers, and plenty of opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. There are so many ways to fill summer days, and people are urged to maximize time spent outdoors during this time of year. Since the sun’s rays can be particularly harmful between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., protective clothing and sunscreen is recommended during this time; otherwise, people can engage in outdoor activities during times when the sun is less potent.

Two different genres of music will be offered to Eureka Party in the Park goers this Wednesday, July 3, as a rock band and a country singer will be performing.

EMPORIA - Over 550 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in May 2024. Graduate students were recognized May 10; undergraduate students on May 11.

The Fall River City Council met on Monday, June 10 and approved the May 13 meeting minutes, from which the following article was drafted.

The Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Thursday, June 28. During presentation of the latest Trane bill for the facility’s ongoing HVAC project, Greenwood County Hospital CEO Sandra Dickerson reported on installation progress.

TOPEKA- Washburn University announced its President’s List honorees for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.

The 2024 Greenwood County Fair is just a little over three weeks away and pre-fair events kicked off recently with shooting sports events.

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