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U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) paid a visit to Hired Man’s Grocery and Grill in Conway Springs on Aug. 22. Store owners Clint and Jenny Osner showcased the store for the senator, and talked about the importance of having healthy food access in rural America. The visit was arranged by the National Grocers Association. Marshall is pictured with owners Clint and Jenny Osner.

Revenue from tax would fund street improvements TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – A November ballot issue asking voters to approve a 2-percent sales tax increase for street improvements has been agreed on by the Conway Springs City Council. During a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug.

TSnews Bomgaars has taken the place of Orschelns in Goddard. It will be holding a hiring fair on Sept.

TSnews Does a city need its own flag? That was the question pondered by the Goddard City Council at its meeting Monday. Designer Travis Self broached the topic with city staff, which in turn brought it to the council.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – Haysville Unified School District (USD) 261 began the 2023-2024 school year with a new administration. Jarrod Craig is the new principal of Haysville Middle School.

TSnews While not new to ministry, Byoung Lee is the new pastor of Clearwater United Methodist Church (UMC). Pastor Lee’s journey through ministry has taught him three things.

TSnews The Reverend Carol Edling Jolly is the new pastor of Trinity United Christian Church (TUCC) in Cheney. She calls her position in her congregation and community, her calling.

Meredith Evans, the five-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. E.A. Evans, was seriously injured last Friday morning. Dr. and Mrs. Evans left for Colorado Wednesday and their two little boys, Farris and Meredith, were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Baker while their parents were away.

The Campus High School Marching Band- 152 musicians strong- opens its season during halftime of the Colts football home opener, Friday versus Ark City. Unlike many high school marching bands, the Campus band performs a different halftime show for every home game. The group prepared with an intensive band camp, held July 31 through Aug 4.

Mrs. Martha Reynolds had the misfortune of severely burning her arm when the oven at the Gingham Girl Cafe exploded.