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The 13th annual Eureka Pro Rodeo was held over the weekend with a full slate of events for rodeo- goers.

VIRGIL - Betty “JoAnn” Ashlock of Virgil passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, 2024, at the age of 84.

Laura Jean (Zimmerman) Applegate age 77, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

With the rise of inflation, small businesses, including this one, have also had to make changes. Cutting back on services and decreasing expenses simply isn’t enough; however, we are slow to put it on our customers as we know the impact they are feeling. But, sometimes the rates have to be raised. Unfortunately, we at The Herald are losing readers due to inflation. Although the cost of the weekly edition is still below the cost of a drink or a candy bar, many have made the decision to cut it out of their routine.

TOPEKA – An evidentiary hearing planned for this week in the Kansas Gas Service rate case will now be a settlement hearing. The Kansas Corporation Commission approved the change at their business meeting last Thursday.

The Greatest Show on Dirt is back in Greenwood County! Join us out at Eureka Downs Aug. 16 & 17 for the Eureka Pro Rodeo. This Friday and Saturday night, the place to be in your hometown - a must see event, is the annual rodeo! It will be the talk of the town for months to come and you won’t want to miss it! They even have a website now if you have any questions about the event.

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Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) Auxiliary met for their monthly meeting on Aug. 5 in the hospital basement.