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The annual Eureka Days event is just two weeks away, with the celebration slated for Saturday, June 1.

The Babson Midwest Memorial Foundation named nine Eureka High School (EJSHS) class of 2024 members and one Hamilton High School (HHS) class of 2024 member as the “Babson Scholars.”

During the Tornado Awards assembly held on Tuesday of last week, Eureka junior Kimber Ptacek was recognized for her efforts in science.

The Eureka Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter held their first ever Celebration Banquet on May 8. It was an evening of food, fellowship, cele-brations, competitions and powerful stories. FCA president Kimber Ptacek kicked the evening off with a welcome and the reading of the Competitor’s Creed.

While taxpayers await another threatened veto of tax relief, a new analysis shows Kansas has the 12th highest tax burden in the nation.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place April 17, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Backyard barbecue season is starting to heat up. Although many people grill all year long, grilling season kicks into high gear in spring and summer.

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After the previous receipt of a favorable outlook towards earlier planning for the next fiscal year’s budget, the county is looking to begin this process. As budget planning and preparation was slated to begin, Greenwood County Clerk Kathy Robison asked if raises should be factored in by each department head. Cost of living is to be considered at a later date by commissioners and any merit increases earned were instructed to be included by department heads. After budgets are drafted, the county will later look at factoring in insurance.