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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.

TSnews Karla Wulf, recently retired principal at Ruth Clark Elementary in Haysville, was the recipient of the Tim and Susan Norton Distinguished Service Award this year.

CONWAY SPRINGS – Students at Conway Springs Middle School have been named to the 2025 spring honor roll. Students can be named to the principal’s honor roll, or be named honorable mention, based upon their grade-point average.

TSnews GODDARD – A new kite festival will be coming to Goddard in early August. The Fields of Flight Community Kite Festival will take place Aug.

CLEARWATER – Gov. Laura Kelly announced on July 23 that Aaron Tobias of Clearwater was named to the Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired.