Spring tornado watching
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140 Years Ago Goddard and Garden Plain are the rivals– Cheney is out of the race. Goddard has about 50 buildings and 16 places of business on its main street.
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County could block Steven's incentive request
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GODDARD – A requested $1.2 million incentive package that could benefit the developer of Goddard's STAR bond district could be denied by Sedgwick County. The Wichita Eagle reported last week that developer Rodney Steven II and Brandon Steven are looking to transfer ownership of a property to Goddard Housing LLC., a limited liability company with unknown ownership.
How to avoid negative encounters with snakes
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Here’s a thought that will make a lot of people cringe: Snakes in your house. This time of year, “snakes are coming out of hibernation,” said Drew Ricketts, a wildlife specialist with K-State Research and Extension, “and when they do that, they get pretty active because they’re hungry and they need to eat.” “They are poking around and exploring and when that happens, they end up inside buildings or homes.
Educator Kilmer passes away
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GODDARD – Rick Kilmer, age 76, passed away on April 16. Kilmer was a friend to many, a former teacher, coach, and administrator with more than 40 years in his beloved “Goddard America.” Kilmer began his career in the district in 1970 with Goddard Middle School, teaching everything from geography and psychology to physical education.
Making the call
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TSnews CHENEY – Longtime sports official John Mies was recently inducted into the Greater Wichita Area Officials Association’s hall of fame. The induction represents his many years serving as a sports official, primarily in the high school ranks, as well as his role in recruiting, training and overseeing officials.
‘It was pretty ominous’
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Editor’s note: This story is reprinted from the May 2, 2019, Haysville Sun-Times. TSnews The night of May 3, 1999, redefined Haysville’s history.
Ceremony to mark tornado anniversary
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HAYSVILLE – A ceremony this Friday will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Haysville tornado. The ceremony will be held at 5:15 p.m.
Voters to have their say on sales tax renewal
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TSnews HAYSVILLE – Tuesday is the day for City of Haysville voters to have their say on continuing the decade old 1-percent sales tax. The sales tax was up for renewal on the November ballot.
Pioneer Cemetery meeting planned
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CHENEY – The Pioneer Cemetery board meeting will take place this Thursday. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m.
Argonia City Hall closed
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ARGONIA – Argonia City Hall will be closed all day Thursday for staff to undergo training. The office also was closed on Wednesday afternoon.