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With cooler temperatures pushing fall pests toward homes, K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd says a few simple sanitation steps can stop nuisance insects before they settle in. “As the temperature gets cooler, we have a series of insects and mite pests that are going to decide to come into the house and overwinter,” Cloyd said, adding, however, that they are more of a nuisance than they are a danger.

GODDARD – The Goddard High School drama department winter production is taking place this weekend. “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens and adapted by John Jakes, will be performed at 7 p.m.

GODDARD – The Goddard Public Library will be hosting a special story time with Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

140 Years Ago Miss Mollie and Miss Louise Cook, daughters of Mr. Gustav Cook, are learning to operate their father’s new Remington typewriter.

One of the iconic quotes in the movie “Jurassic Park” comes from Jeff Goldblum’s character, Dr. Ian Malcolm.

November’s temperatures in much of Kansas have proven to be unseasonably warm, but rest assured, the colder days of winter are not far away. For gardeners, that means giving attention to garden plants in order to protect them from the inevitable freeze.

SUMNER COUNTY – The Sumner County Health Department has issued a statement to clarify that it is not closing. The clarification comes following the recent announcement that the Sumner County Home Health Agency is closing.

GODDARD – The Kansas Office of Veterans Services will hold a mobile outreach event in Goddard next week on Wednesday and Thursday. The event will run 9 a.m.

CHENEY – With screaming excitement, students at Cheney Elementary School enjoyed watching two teachers and their principal get hit in the face with pies. The “pie-ing” took place on Nov.

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