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Music will fill the air at the 20th Annual Elkton Area United Services Musical Benefit in November. Drs. John Glick and Steve Phillips will headline the musical benefit for EAUS' programs. This year's benefit honors former Elkton Middle School Music Director Linda Irvin for her support of EAUS. T ...

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