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Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people's July 4 celebrations.

Warm weather generally translates to more time spent outdoors. That means more barbecues, days spent poolside, trips to the beach, and even camping excursions. This time of year also inspires people to celebrate. What better way to signal the party has started than with fireworks?

8 Years Ago Haysville restaurant Iron Wagon Tex Mex BBQ was damaged by a fire Friday afternoon, June 23. According to Sedgwick County Fire Department division chief Carl Cox, firefighters arrived fairly quickly at 2:30 p.m.

Will Cline has bought from W.C. Evans the nice dwelling property where Luther Sparr lives.

From July 1948 A few of the business and professional men met Tuesday evening at the VFW hall and talked over the possibility of a Chamber of Commerce in Argonia. Have you seen those peaches grow a half mile south of Argonia at the Brenton Achelpohl orchards? He has several varieties.

140 Years Ago The great stock farm of Sedgwick County – the Jewett Farm, destined to be the leading farm of Kansas, owned by Mr. Henry C.

Staff report TSnews CLEARWATER – A child in Clearwater was rushed to the hospital last Friday following a near-drowning in a private pool. The initial incident took place around 6:45 p.m.

TSnews When you mention Cheney Reservoir around here, most responses will have something to do with the lake’s water level. Cheney Reservoir has been low over the last few years, but rains this year have helped tremendously.

TSnews GODDARD – Construction at the intersection of 183rd street west and US Highway 54 will begin again. Traffic can access US 54 via the south frontage road, west Kellogg Drive., and other north to south roads.

TSnews ARGONIA – The City of Argonia has hired Sgt. Tonia Brown as a new police officer.