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140 Years Ago Miss Gertie Shannon has been appointed assistant in the post office at Cheney. Wm.

From September 1913 Meridith Evans, the 5-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. Evans, left for Colorado Wednesday, and their two little boys here were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Baker while their parents were away.

From April 1924 There is an ordinance prohibiting chickens running at large in the city, and all persons are hereby notified to not let their chickens run loose. Miss Bess Ditgen, who has been visiting Ms.

A week after being added to the Kansas Department of Environment (KDHE) and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) blue-green algae watch list, Cheney State Reservoir has been removed from that list.

TSnews CLEARWATER – During its meeting July 22, the Clearwater City Council approved two ordinances with updates to zoning rules. The first ordinance updated use regulations in R-2 residential zones.

Extension For many, the onset of summer means outdoor picnics, walks and time at the park, but a blood-sucking insect whose lifespan rarely lasts past two months often can put a bite in those plans.

Extension Kansas experienced a robust canola harvest this year, driven by an optimal spring that enhanced crop development and reduced pest and disease pressures.

Experienced jelly-makers will tell you one enduring fact: All pectin is not created equal. There are two types of pectin, liquid and dry.

A common problem many homeowners encounter is wasps taking up residence outside their homes. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, not all wasps are harmful.

If gardeners get this eerie feeling that they’re feeding grasshoppers right now, they’re likely not alone.