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Governor Laura Kelly Awards Nearly $2.4M for Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that her administration is awarding nearly $2.4 million to 27 Kansas agencies to strengthen law enforcement, prevent crime, and support crime victims. “I commend the men and women of Kansas who uphold our laws and keep our communities safe,” Governor Laura Kelly said.

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What’s New in Butler County?

Sanjaya and Kristina Perera, owners of Silver Spoon Healthy Meals, are now offering treats for those with a sweet tooth. The husband and wife duo opened Hot Berries Cafe on October 15, serving soft French-styled crepes with delectable toppings and coffee to go.

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Chili Cook-Off

El Dorado Main Street is bringing back their annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off. It will be held during the Thankful Thursday activities on Nov.

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Monday study club celebrates 95 years

Monday Study Club of El Dorado celebrated its 95th anniversary at the first monthly meeting of the 2022-23 club year. Member Linda Sanders presented the program of the club’s history which included a summary with yearbooks and pictures. She said that it began as a Mothers’ Study Club in 1927. A number of El Dorado mothers purchased a series of child-rearing books, which offered a supplemental course of study. In 1946-47, the name of the club changed to Monday Study Club, as members wished to ask a woman to join who was not a mother.

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Fulton Valley Farms Receives Tourism Marketing Grant

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Tourism has announced the Tourism Marketing Grant Program ecipients for 2022. The Tourism Marketing Grant is an ongoing grant program designed to assist tourism organizations or businesses with new and innovative advertising and marketing projects. Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe, along with Tourism staff, spent this week visiting each awardee’s location and congratulating them with a large, ceremonial check.

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