More than 700 free Thanksgiving meals were served between two locations in the Emporia community, Thursday.

Lyon County Public Health officials are urging the community to be cautious over the holiday after confirming the 47th COVID-related death in the county, Wednesday afternoon.

After taking a week to review and discuss initial bids, Lyon County Commissioners officially approved a public health services contract with the Flint Hills Community Health Center during a regularly-scheduled meeting, Wednesday.

The Emporia Gazette

Following last week’s debate, Lyon County Commission members say they are anticipating a formal decision regarding the county’s public health contract to be made during Wednesday morning’s action session.

With many unable to gather with family due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local women have organized another free Thanksgiving meal for the community.