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HAYSVILLE – There will be no commodities distribution this month in Haysville. Commodities have moved to a bi-monthly distribution, and are held at the Haysville Senior Center.

Sydney Morrow of Viola has graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield. Morrow earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology.

ARGONIA – The annual Argonia Days celebration will be back in 2025. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 17, running from 9:30 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Be Prepared! Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed and be ready to act if a severe thunderstorm warning is issued. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states.

Tornado Safety STAY WEATHERREADY: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings. AT YOUR HOUSE: If you are in a tornado warning area, go to your basement, safe room or an interior room away from windows.

Homeowners who plan to make shiny windows part of spring cleaning chores may want to rethink how that’s done. That is, at least, if they also enjoy the variety of backyard birds that populate many urban, suburban and even rural areas.

CONWAY SPRINGS – A meeting will be held next week in an effort to restart the Conway Springs Chamber of Commerce. Anyone interested is invited to attend at 6 p.m.

CLEARWATER – The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefitting Kansas communities, has partnered with Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433 to donate $1,600 to the Clearwater Ministerial Alliance Food Bank. The organization offers aid to food-insecure individuals in the community.

TSnews CHENEY – At both their February and March meetings, the Cheney Chamber of Commerce discussed planning efforts for the May 3 Cheney Fire Department Car Show, and the Chamber's involvement with that event. In recent years, the Cheney Chamber has provided entertainment during the car show.

TSnews ARGONIA – The Argonia City Council had a light agenda at its monthly meeting, held on March 3. Council members heard that a lawsuit against Macquarie Energy over price gouging during Winter Storm Uri had been dismissed.