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United States flag handling etiquette

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The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • Flagsshouldonlybe displayed in public from sunrise to sunset, unless the flag can be properly illuminated during darkness.

Memorial Day services

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Monday is Memorial Day, a federal holiday for honoring and mourning people who died while serving in the United States military. Here is a look at when and where local ceremonies are planned.

Commencement weekend

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FAR LEFT: Eden Hesse presents a flower to a family member during Argonia High School’s graduation on Saturday night. LEFT: The Ingram twins, Kinslee, left, and Tatum, take a photograph with their father, Ryan, after commencement at Cheney High School. See additional photos on Page A10. More will be posted online at tsnews.com.
Commencement weekend

These goats are the GOAT

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TSnews ALONG THE PRAIRIE SUNSET TRAIL – You might say these goats just keep working all day long...even through dinner time. This past Friday, a special herd of goats was released along the Prairie Sunset Trail, between Garden Plain and Goddard.
A goat happily chomps on some poison ivy along the Prairie Sunset Trail. Paul Rhodes/TSnews

Tips on protecting gardens during storm season

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Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority. With Kansas’ storm season in full swing, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage.

Co-op merger vote is next week

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Editor’s note: The May 9 print edition of this story incorrectly stated Kanza Cooperative general manager Alan Woodard was against the merger. That error was the result of a poorly written paragraph that was meant to attribute that statement to a member opposed to the merger.

Highway west of Cheney set for major repair project

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CHENEY – Work will start soon on a $36 million project to reconstruct pavement and replace bridge decks on U.S. 54/400 in Kingman County, starting at the Sedgwick- Kingman county line just west of Cheney and going to Highway K-14.
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