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Body The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • Flagsshouldonlybe displayed in public from sunrise to sunset, unless the flag can be properly illuminated during darkness.

Body Memorial Day celebrations began to spring up on local levels just after the Civil War. But a Civil War hero from Illinois was the first to make it official.

Body Monday is Memorial Day, a federal holiday for honoring and mourning people who died while serving in the United States military. Here is a look at when and where local ceremonies are planned.

Body FAR LEFT: Eden Hesse presents a flower to a family member during Argonia High School’s graduation on Saturday night. LEFT: The Ingram twins, Kinslee, left, and Tatum, take a photograph with their father, Ryan, after commencement at Cheney High School.

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Body TSnews ALONG THE PRAIRIE SUNSET TRAIL – You might say these goats just keep working all day long...even through dinner time. This past Friday, a special herd of goats was released along the Prairie Sunset Trail, between Garden Plain and Goddard.

Body Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority.

Body Editor’s note: The May 9 print edition of this story incorrectly stated Kanza Cooperative general manager Alan Woodard was against the merger. That error was the result of a poorly written paragraph that was meant to attribute that statement to a member opposed to the merger.

Body CHENEY – Work will start soon on a $36 million project to reconstruct pavement and replace bridge decks on U.S. 54/400 in Kingman County, starting at the Sedgwick- Kingman county line just west of Cheney and going to Highway K-14.

Body TSnews CHENEY – Cheney City Council members approved additional curbing and concrete work at the Cheney Sports Complex during last Thursday's regular monthly meeting.