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Wildlife photographer is most envied career An online poll from HostingAdvice shows that wildlife photographer is the top choice for dream careers. Respondents envied the idea of rafting expeditions and hiking through pristine wilderness.

Clearwater High names honor students

CLEARWATER – Clearwater High School has named its honor roll students for the spring semester. Students have been named to the all-A honor roll, the honor roll, or honorable mention, depending on their gradepoint average.

Garden Plain City Council meets

TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – The Garden Plain City Council held a brief meeting on Wednesday, June 5. • Cary Renner told city council members that his engineering firm has provided him with a probable cost estimate for the multi-family residential development that he is working to build on the southeast...

Campus team places at national barbecue event

TSnews HAYSVILLE – The Campus High School barbecue team, Notorious P.I.G., placed in two events at the National High School BBQ Association Championship. Team members are Connor Pedrow, Ava Marrs, Kylie Kennedy and Gabriella Perry.
The Campus High School barbecue team, Notorious P.I.G., placed fourth in tacos and eighth in chicken at last week’s National High School BBQ Association Championship. Contributed photo

Cemetery seeks monetary donations

CHENEY – The board members for Fairview Cemetery in Cheney are seeking donations to help with maintenance costs. In recent years, with lower interest rates and increasing maintenance costs, the cemetery has not generated enough funds to pay for mowing, spraying, and other maintenance needs.
The Fairview Cemetery sits at the south edge of Cheney. Donations are being sought to help cover maintenance and other costs. Contributed photo

Wharton takes reins at Goddard Public Library

TSnews The Goddard Public Library has a new director, but she is a familiar face to the library’s patrons. Carrie Wharton recently was named the new director at the Goddard Public Library after more than 4 1/2 years at the library.
from Goddard High School last month and their youngest child will start middle school next year. Carrie Wharton

Argonia City Council meets

ARGONIA – The Argonia City Council had a light agenda when it held its monthly meeting on June 3. The River Park camp hosts requested reimbursement for the purchase of two picnic tables.

Students on Newman dean’s list

Newman University has released its 2024 spring dean’s list. A total of 413 undergraduate students achieved the qualifications required, completing at least 12 credit hours and achieving a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

City employees’ pay not competitive

TSnews HAYSVILLE – Nearly two-thirds of City of Haysville employees are being paid below-market wages and salaries. Another 11 percent of employees get compensation that is “at risk” of becoming uncompetitive.
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