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Fair Board discusses actions following damage to fairgrounds arena

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TSnews CHENEY – At a meeting last week of the Sedgwick County Fair Association, members heard updated information on recent damage to the fairgrounds arena that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. The damage to the Grandstand Arena on the fairgrounds happed during the monster truck show that took place on Nov.

Mayor provides update on Hammers Park

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TSnews CLEARWATER – With the new year coming up quickly, Clearwater Mayor Burt Ussery is providing an update on one of the newest additions to the city’s public offerings – Hammers Prairie Park and Nature Center. Ussery said that the 43acre park is being restored to native grasses, which will remind people of what the property looked like before settlers came to the area, back when Osage Indians were the main local residents.
A memorial to Deputy Marshal Robert J. Hammers stands amid native Kansas grasses at Hammers Prairie Park and Nature Center. Donations have a played a key role in development of the park being ahead of schedule. Contributed photo

Friendship Meals Menu

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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.

Community Calendar

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Argonia Monday USD 359 Argonia in session. Thursday USD 359 Argonia early dismissal, 12:30 p.m.

‘Frozen, Jr.’ coming to GPHS

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GARDEN PLAIN – Fans of the movie “Frozen” will love this weekend’s production of “Frozen, Jr.” at Garden Plain High School. There will be four shows over three days.

Man sought in Wichita, Goddard larcenies

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Staff report TSnews GODDARD – Police in Goddard and Wichita are looking for a man who impersonated a COX employee to gain entry into a home. Authorities are seeking help in finding the man.
Authorities in both Goddard and Wichita are looking for this man, who may be driving a silver SUV. He is accused of stealing from older residents, using different stories. Contributed photo

GHS student nominated for service academy

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GODDARD – Christian Zimmerman of Wichita, a Goddard High School student, has received a service academy nomination. Zimmerman was nominated for the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs by U.S.
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