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Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, has announced a $10,000 pledge from Joey LeMay, Director of Operations Optimization for Simmons Pet Foods, and his wife Amy toward the college’s Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign. The gift represents a personal investment in the institution that launched Joey’s successful career in the manufacturing industry.

Veterans Day honors the millions of men and women who have sacrificed much to serve in the United States military. Veterans Day is commemorated each year on November 11 because it was that day in 1918 when an armistice was reached between combatants in World War I, which estimates suggest claimed the lives of as many as 22 million people.

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.