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GODDARD – Matt Busby of Goddard Middle School is the 2025 Teacher of the Year for the Goddard Education Association. The award was announced at the USD 265 District End of the Year Celebration on May 16.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – If you have standing water, the Sedgwick County Health Department is offering Mosquito Dunks at no cost, in an effort to reduce mosquito populations. Mosquito Dunks kill young mosquitoes before they grow into biting adults.

Brianna Barnes TSnews HAYSVILLE — Owning businesses is a family thing for Matthew Jones, new owner of Haysville Rental Center. Starting April 1, he took ownership and found this opportunity through some relationships and connections.

TSnews GODDARD – The Goddard Senior Center has been awarded a grant to support the purchase of a new transportation van for medical, nutritional and community needs. But the grant requires a local funding match to complete the acquisition of the vehicle.

CLEARWATER – Trista Welty, senior at Clearwater High School, will be attending the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) in Indianapolis on July 13-17. She will be one of only four students who will represent Kansas athletes at the summit.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Brianna Barnes TSnews ARGONIA – Corporal Monte Forrest was in an intense firefight near Kham Duc, Vietnam, on Aug. 5, 1970, where he suffered multiple wounds but refused to abandon his post.

CLEARWATER – Mike Armour of Clearwater is one of three people appointed to the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. Gov.

HAYSVILLE – This Saturday morning will be Vintage Days in the Haysville Historic District, running 8 a.m. to noon.

WELLINGTON – The Sumner County 4-H Fair is taking place this week, having started on Tuesday and continuing through Saturday. Upcoming highlights include the public fashion revue at 6:30 p.m.