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Sedgwick County Fire District 1 is reminding residents that a burn ban imposed by the State of Kansas will be in effect for Sedgwick County during the month of April. New open burn permits will not be issued during the month of April, and no current permit holders will be allowed to conduct open burns after March 31.

Argonia Thursday Pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Argonia Elementary. Friday USD 359 no school, Easter break.

SUMNER COUNTY – With overdose deaths being a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, and a majority of those deaths involving opioids, the Sumner County Health Department is hosting a series of town halls over the next month to address the issue.

A weed commonly found in Kansas lawns can sure make homeowners feel pretty crabby this time of year. But applying an herbicide at the right time can help alleviate crabgrass problems, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini.

There is a common joke in Kansas – and many parts of the country – that goes something like this: If you don’t like the weather right now, just wait a few minutes. Kansas State University meteorologist Chip Redmond agrees that weather in Kansas can change pretty quickly, so it’s important to know what to do in any situation in order to remain safe.

Insight A gust of wind sent a blizzard of white flakes past the picture window last weekend. The wall of white wasn’t snow, rather the fluttering petals from the blooming Callery pear tree in the front yard.

Editor's note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the March 11 meeting of the USD 359 Argonia Board of Education. The minutes will be approved at the April regular meeting and are subject to change prior to adoption.

March 18: Business check, 700 block N. Main; Funeral escort, 400 block N. Washington; Dog problem, 600 block E. Aetna; Business check, 100 block N. Main; House watch request; Assist fire/EMS, 500 block N.

From April 1951 Conway Springs High School music department, under the direction of Loren Matthews, made a fine showing at the festival at Wichita University last Friday and Saturday, sponsored by the State High School Activities Association as a qualifying festival for the state meet to be held in Emporia. Those from here who qualified for the finals by taking I ratings are Sue Welch, sousaphone soloist; Glee Sanders and Beverly Shinn, clarinet soloists; and Chester Arterburn, saxophone soloist.