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Staff report TSnews CHENEY – Cheney Police Chief Ken Winter was recently recognized by KWCH TV's “Salute the Badge.” Winter was the November honoree. Salute the Badge recognizes Sedgwick County law enforcement officials who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Argonia Friday USD 359 Argonia Christmas break begins. Cheney Thursday Bingo, 1 p.m., Cheney Senior Center.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Haysville Middle School WEB students recently delivered holiday gifts to the Haysville Community Outreach organization. The students fundraised more than $6,200 for gifts, and went on a shopping spree to find gifts for Haysville students in need.

CONWAY SPRINGS – Two students have been named as the December artists of the month at Conway Springs High School. Ava Daniel, a senior and Art 2 student, was chosen for her charcoal drawing entitled “Big Mama.” It is on display this month at Conway Springs City Hall.

HARVEY COUNTY – A 41-year-old man from Goddard is dead from injuries sustained in a weekend hunting accident south of Burrton. The Harvey County Sheriff ’s Office reported that Aaron Snook died at the scene from an accidental shooting Deputies were called to the scene just after 7 a.m.

‘Home Alone’ is Kansans’ favorite Christmas movie For 2024, the top Christmas film was “Home Alone,”, the story of a boy who accidentally gets left home by himself while the rest of his family flies to Europe.

Thanks to the combined efforts of members, businesses, and community partners, Wheatland Electric Cooperative’s 2024 Power the Pantry campaign has raised $110,287 in cash and food donations for a dozen local food banks, including the Conway Springs Mission Mart.

8 Years Ago A rainy summer was rough on construction schedules for the new Haysville Activity Center, but a dry end of the year has staff looking forward to an anticipated opening in April 2017. 'We're excited for the new building and can't wait to move in,' said recreation director Georgie Carter.

From December 1933 W.A. Thew, the local Rexall druggist, installed a new soda fountain and a new electric refrigerating machine. Mr. Thew has been the druggist here for nearly 40 years during which time his advertising messages have appeared in the Star every week.