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The Eye Doctors closing CG office

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:25pm

The Eye Doctors Optometrists have announced that their Council Grove office at 313 W. Main Street is permanently closed, with its last day of operation being Tuesday, November 4, 2025. In a letter sent to patients this week, the organization expressed appreciation for the trust and support of the Council Grove community over the years. Patients are being directed to the company’s two Emporia locations for continued care—at 2504 W. 15th Street and 512 Commercial Street. Dr. Michelle Morrison will also be seeing patients every other Wednesday at the downtown Emporia office.

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Annual Bull Sale is November 7

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:25pm

The annual “Bulls Built for the Long Haul — Fall Edition” sale will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Downey Ranch Headquarters, located 12 miles southeast of Manhattan.

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Braves to face undefeated Nemaha Central in 2nd round

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:25pm

The Council Grove Braves will make the trip north to Seneca on Friday, November 7, to take on the Nemaha Central Thunder in the Class 2A regional championship game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Nemaha Central High School, 214 North 11th Street, and the game will be streamed live on the Flint Hills Life Channel. If attending, take note that only cash will be accepted at the gate.

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Annual Candlelight Charm Saturday, Nov. 8, 5–9 p.m.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:25pm

Downtown Council Grove will sparkle once again as merchants open their doors for the annual Candlelight Charm, a beloved holiday shopping tradition filled with smalltown cheer, carriage rides, and glowing storefronts. From 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, visitors are invited to shop, dine, and enjoy an evening of community spirit beneath the twinkle of Main Street lights. The hometown celebration, sponsored with support from the City of Council Grove, brings neighbors far and near together to enjoy Main Street at one of its most festive events.