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Annie Wilson, author of the “Songs of the Flint Hills” column, has completed a major songwriting and recording project with her band Tallgrass Express. “Out on the Tallgrass Prairie” is a double album with 32 songs - an epic addition to their “Songs of the Flint Hills” series – now 88 songs in 6 volumes.

Eureka’s Molly Dehlinger claimed hardware at the State Knights Of Columbus Free Throw Contest, in Salina on March 3.

Eureka Lady Tornado head basketball coach Shelly Hoyt was listed as one of the finalists by Sports in Kansas for the 2A Girls Coach of the Year.

(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the 13th Judicial District visit www.kscourts.org.

Chairman Jake Liebau called the Feb. 26 regular meeting of the Elk County Commission to order at 1 p.m. Commissioners Doug Hendricks and Perry Russell were all present as well as County Clerk Kerry Harrod and County Counselor Paul Dean. Also in attendance were Todd Winscher, Rural Fire; Don Sanders, Public Works; Ken Mitchell, EMS; Sheriff John Walker; Erica Cordell, EM; Kandy Dowell, Health; Chris Miller, Deputy Appraiser; Rachel Ware, Treasurer; Stefni Hebb, Deputy Clerk; Malarie Chamberlain, Payroll Clerk; Shari Kaminska, Community Development; Kristina Kraft, Deputy Treasurer and Kaye Spooner.

It was another busy month for the Madison Pacesetters 4-H Club. The February meeting was full of member involvement, and many members found success in the annual Greenwood County Club Days.

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The crucifixion of Christ 2024 years ago will be remembered during Holy Week with special services being observed by the local churches. Easter is Sunday, March 31.

WELCA met on Thursday, March 7 at the Eureka Christ Lutheran Church Bell Tower with Joni Booth presiding.