Sedgwick County

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 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.

GODDARD – The first Goddard Movie Night will be this Friday at 7 p.m. in Goddard Linear Park.

Name: Kaylor Wasinger High school: Garden Plain Owls College: Newman Jets Sport: Volleyball Why Newman? “Newman was at the top of my list because it’s close to home. It’s a Catholic college, which I was looking for. And it’s private. I really liked the way practices are run, and the coach is supper nice.”

CHENEY – Emergency personnel responded to a house fire in Cheney Sunday night. There were no significant injuries but the house was a total loss, according to Cheney Fire Chief Jerry Pietz.

GODDARD – Three people were injured – one of them critically – in a two-vehicle crash on Monday evening. The wreck happened around 7 p.m.

GODDARD – Brad Cline of Goddard High School is the winner of the Goddard Education Association Teacher of the Year Award. Cline recently completed his 35th year in education, all of his years at Goddard.