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10 Years Ago The space that previously housed Louie’s Coffee Dive in Goddard is now offering hunting and fishing items. Williams Big ACE Outdoor Store will hold its grand opening from 8 a.m.

7 Years Ago Thomas K. Copeland celebrated his 100th birthday last Thursday with family and friends at Haysville Baptist Church.

From August 1951 Mrs. Johnie Crawford (Vivian Anne Reece) has received the necessary papers to join her husband, who is in the U.S.

From September 1941 Miss Albertine Johnson and Loren Paxson were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by Rev. Bertha Sumpter at her home. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Paxson. The couple will make their home on the farm of Hiram Schon, where Loren will work.

Nearly 3,000 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2024. Following are local graduates, listed by community.

The names of more than 6,500 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2023 and spring 2024 have been announced by the university registrar. Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place May 12.

Nearly 4,200 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2024 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans.

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2024. Following are the local graduates, listed by community.

GARDEN PLAIN – Volunteers are needed for Saturday’s stadium clean-up at Gard Field. People wanting to help are asked to bring rakes, shovels, leaf blowers, rags, cleaning sprays, brooms or paper towels.

The USD 267 Renwick Board of Education will hold a special meeting next week. The meeting will be at 5 p.m.