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TSnews The City of Haysville is making available a program to give businesses in the city a chance to improve the appearance of their storefronts. Haysville mayor Russ Kessler said the city is offering facade grants of up to $5,000 each for the purpose of allowing local businesses the opportunity to make improvements to the outside of their buildings.

TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – Noting their efforts to be financially responsible, city officials applauded the chance to work with the City of Wellington after the Conway Springs City Council last week approved a three-part agreement with Wellington Fire and EMS to take over local EMS operations. Representatives from the City of Wellington were on hand for the meeting, as City Council members reviewed the agreement and then voted unanimously to approve it.

Daylight Saving Time begins in the wee hours of Sunday, when at 1 a.m. clocks will jump ahead one hour.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – In mid-February, City of Haysville officials and representatives of Midwest Health gathered for an important evening of celebration as construction of a new assisted living and memory care facility in the community was announced. The new facility will be called Homestead of Haysville, and will be constructed off East Carla Avenue.

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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said Tuesday that severe weather is possible for this Thursday and Friday. Early models showed Thursday’s primary threat area extending from Midland, Texas, into western Kansas near Dodge City.

TSnews Regenerative farming is a passion of Cheney farmer Shelby Beyer – and that passion recently took her to Washington, D.C. Beyer spoke in the nation’s capital in December on behalf of the League of Conservation Voters to educate legislators and members of their staff about agriculture – and more specifically, conservation practices in agriculture.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

SUMNER COUNTY – Are you at least 10 years old and interested in becoming a babysitter? Join K-State Extension along with community partners to learn about the responsibilities of babysitting. The babysitting clinic will run 9 a.m.

In many parts of the country, April marks a return to warm temperatures, landscapes marked by blooming foliage and perhaps even a colorful flower or two. April also signals tax season, a notion that may elicit different reactions than warmer weather and budding plants, particularly among those who do not anticipate receiving a tax refund.