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WABUNSEE COUNTY – The 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills event brought a renewed energy to a tradition that has now marked 18 years of performances all across the Flint Hills region of Kansas. Organizers were extremely pleased with the weather, turnout and overall energy at this year’s Symphony in the Flint Hills.

Lake Afton, located in southwest Sedgwick County near Goddard, has been added to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' blue-green algae watch list. The lake was added to the watch list on June 15.

GARDEN PLAIN – The community of Garden Plain is joining the list of communities that hold fall festivals. GP Fall Fest 2023 will take place on Oct.

TSnews CLEARWATER – At the Clearwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 13, Mayor Burt Ussery moved to fill the council seat left vacant when Tex Titterington was killed in a May 28 car crash. Ussery appointed Shirley Palmer-Witt, a real estate agent with previous experience as a council member.

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2023 spring semester. Following are the local students who received their degrees.

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CONWAY SPRINGS – Members of the Conway Springs City Council agreed last week to set a workshop so that council members can continue discussing issues surrounding the formation of a Land Bank program, as well as increasing available housing in the community.

TSnews GODDARD – At its meeting Monday evening, the Goddard City Council voted to approve bids for renovations at the Goddard Community Center. The work will include replacing ceiling tiles and vents; installation of new LED lighting; replacing paneling with sheet rock and new paint; widening closets; replacing kitchen cabinets, countertops and flooring; and new bathroom fixtures.

GODDARD – The Goddard Public Library will host a pair of events for young people next week. Tuesday will be the Teen Advisory Board's (TAB) tie-dye night.

Staff Report TSnews HAYSVILLE – Rielynn Martin, the 10-yearold Haysville resident who was severely injured last month in a boating accident, is now at a rehabilitation hospital. She is now recuperating at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha.