Sumner County

Body CONWAY SPRINGS – The Conway Springs City Library is holding sign-ups next week for its summer reading program. The theme is “All Together Now!” The library is taking a community approach to celebrating Conway Springs.

Body Two Sumner County high school students have received $1,000 scholarships from Wheatland Electric Cooperative.

Body Money to help with heart transplant for Marques Coursey CONWAY SPRINGS – The Conway Springs community is coming together to help one of their own. A fundraiser will be held this Sunday to raise money for Marques Coursey, who at 20 years old needs a heart transplant.

Body Staff Report TSnews ARGONIA – At Monday's Argonia City Council meeting, members of the council voted to raise admission prices for the first time in several years. Daily adult admission will be $4, and the senior and child rate will be $3.

Body CONWAY SPRINGS – At next month's car show hosted by the Stock Tank in Conway Springs, organizers will be able to serve alcohol, thanks to last week's vote by the City Council.

Body CS Athlete of the Week Grace Bender Conway Springs Cardinals Conway Springs pole vaulter Grace Bender is this week’s TSnews Athlete of the Week. Bender, a junior, has placed first twice in the Cardinals’ last three meets.

Body SUMNER COUNTY – Cowley College’s Sumner Campus in Wellington will host the fourth annual Robotics Challenge on Thursday and Friday. The event has grown every year, and this year it will expand into a two-day event.

Body SUMNER COUNTY – The burn ban that had been in effect for much of April in Sumner County was allowed to expire earlier this week. The burn ban expired at noon on Tuesday.

Body ARGONIA – Pet owners who need to get shots for their “fur babies” have a hometown opportunity this Saturday. The City of Argonia is hosting an animal clinic from 1-2 p.m.

Body CONWAY SPRINGS – On Feb. 27, the annual Academic Olympics were held at Pratt Community College, and Conway Springs High School placed first overall in the small schools category.