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🌱 Eureka-area friends learn how to honor Gregory Rohrer’s life and legacy
You won't want to miss Eureka Livestock Sales LLC on the Eureka Patch calendar
Good day Eureka! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Eureka-area friends learn how to honor Gregory Rohrer's life and legacy
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greg Rohrer, 78, formerly of Caldwell: Nov. 19, 1947 – Sept. 27, 2026 (sumnernewscow.com) — Services are set Friday in Caldwell for Gregory Alan Rohrer, with inurnment later at Upper Fall River Cemetery near Eureka and arrangements handled by Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka. Friends and neighbors here can honor him through memorials to Caldwell High School Alumni Association or by sharing condolences online. 
📸 Around Eureka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eureka
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★ Featured events ★
- Eureka Livestock Sales LLC →
Eureka Livestock Sales, 510 N Jefferson St, Eureka
11:30 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- HS VB @ Eureka (Senior recognition)
Eureka USD 389 Eureka, KS 67045
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
📣 Eureka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friday Fun! →
Coffey County Library - Gridley Branch, 512 Main St, Gridley
11:00 am - Junior Class Tailgate
BG Products Veterans Stadium
6:00 pm - HS FB vs Moran-Marmaton
Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132
7:00 pm - MS VB Marion Tournament
Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132
9:00 am - Homecoming Dance 8
Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132
8:00 pm - Drama/Vocal @ Sterling Musical
Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132 - FFA State Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation
Fairfield Unified School District 310 , KS, USA - HS VB @ Cedar Vale
Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132
5:00 pm - FAFSA Night
Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132 - FFA Nursery/Landscape and Entomology
Flinthills USD 492 Winfield, KS, USA
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our website is back online and functioning normally.
Customers can now access online content and services as usual. Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue, and we apologize… (Nextdoor ) - We're currently experiencing issues with our website, and customers are unable to access online content and services.
Our teams are actively working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we… (Nextdoor )
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Eureka. Apply here.
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Eureka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Dorado
- Ethan Wade Dickerson, 26 (hayspost.com)
- The ReUse It Center Announces Benevolent Distributions for September 2026 - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com)
- Fr. Hoffman to Serrans: Encouraging vocations is encouraging happiness (catholicdioceseofwichita.org)
Emporia
- Emporia residents invited to help shape railroad crossing safety study (emporiagazette.com)
- Because You Asked: Your questions about Emporia's data center vote answered (emporiagazette.com)
- Emporia State University attracts 6% enrollment growth (wibw.com)
Ok Eureka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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