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The sale of Citizens State Bank is waiting for a definitive agreement with a potential buyer, said president Ed Roembach. The sale of the bank was narrowed to two potential buyers earlier in the year, and now has been narrowed to one group of investors.

TSnews HAYSVILLE - The Haysville Chamber of Commerce heard about ways they could avoid cyber scams and breaches at the November luncheon. Logan Rhamy, a Campus High School graduate, gave a presentation on plans of action for cybersecurity and how to protect business and personal databases.

TSnews CHENEY – Next year’s Sedgwick County Fair will mark a milestone, and organizers are looking for ways to celebrate that milestone. The 2024 Sedgwick County Fair, to be held at the fairgrounds in Cheney, will celebrate its 80th anniversary during the Fair’s run July 10 through 13.

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TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – Conway Springs Fire Department (CSFD) recently received a big donation of cans of water from the Anheuser-Busch beverage company. “We just had to fill out a questionnaire for them and wait for a response,” said fire chief Kendall Thompson.

TSnews CHENEY – Willowleaf Bakery and Coffee Bar reopened its doors on Nov. 4 after being closed since 2021.

Cheney Police Report 11/13 – Questions/information for officer, police department;Case follow up, 200 block W. Third; Parking com - plaint, 100 block N.

Three south-central McDonald’s locations with connections to the TSnews area have closed. Stores in Kingman and Anthony, along with a Wichita store on North Broadway, have been closed by McDonald’s corporate, as reported by the Wichita Eagle.

TSnews VIOLA - The Viola Township Library received a recent overhaul. The Viola Township Library was fortunate to receive new shelving and a large book donation from the Clearwater Public Library.

TSnews GARDEN PLAIN - The City of Garden Plain announced the winners of the first ever “Best of Garden Plain” photo contest on Nov. 17.