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Escareno Placed Sixth • Koop Claimed State Title Two area wrestlers claimed hardware at the State Wrestling Tournaments, held in Salina on Feb. 22-24.

The Eureka Garden Club met Friday, Feb. 2, at the Eureka Country Club at 11:30 a.m. with Ann Coon and Marilyn Cathey as hostesses.

The Kansas City Chiefs won Superbowl LVIII, but the revelry came to a sudden stop Wednesday. A day of celebration was ruined by gun shots. And, the reason why is still unknown other than an argument between the suspected shooters was observed by many prior to the shootings.

The Eureka Public Library is offering a sixweek Babygarten class which will begin on Thursday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m. Babygarten is a program that brings caregivers and babies together for an hour of stimulating experiences intended to nurture the bond between caregiver and child and to increase the caregiver’s awareness of their child’s development. Classes will primarily focus on the healthy development of infants ages 0-24 months with an emphasis on language enrichment and pre-literacy skills. Because of this focus, attendance will be limited to that age group and their caregivers. These classes are free, but there are only 12 spots available so pre-registration is required by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4. If more than 12 pre-register, a wait list will be started for future classes. To register or for questions, call 620-583-6222 or visit the library at 606 North Main, Eureka.

The Eureka USD 389 Board of Education held a short routine monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, as the board approved a transportation request, a gym floor bid, audit approval and administrative contracts.

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Transportation announces a call for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects statewide before proposals are accepted for these projects.

The Madison City Council approved several appointments during their meeting on Feb. 5. Mayor Paul Dean nominated and the council approved for Mike Helbert, City Attorney and Municipal Judge, Ted Hollenbeak to continue in their positions. After a 10-minute executive session for personnel, officials approved council member Tony Fankhauser as liaison for the city maintenance crews and contractors.

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United Methodist Church (UMC) Kid’s Club is sharing the love this February by collecting Chapstick for an outreach group working with the homeless population of Wichita.