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193 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day on April 22. This day is for humans to take a minute to be thankful for and learn more about our planet and its natural resources. Here are some facts you may or may not know:

TSnews CHENEY – As the new year gets ready to turn a corner into spring, the Cheney Chamber of Commerce continued to discuss its big event planned for early May at the group’s April meeting.

CHENEY – The Coach Bill Snyder Family/Sunflower Chapter of the National Football Foundation has announced its special recognition awards for the 2023-24 academic year. Cheney Cardinals head coach Shelby Wehrman was one of two coaches named as Don Fambrough Coaches of the Year.

GODDARD – Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2023. Graduate students were recognized Dec.

TSnews CLEARWATER – At its meeting April 9, the members of the Clearwater City Council heard a report from city administrator Courtney Zollinger on street reconstruction in the city. A map provided by Certified Engineering Design, available in the April 9 agenda packet at www.

TSnews GODDARD – Members of the Goddard Chamber of Commerce took in a marketing lesson at the group's monthly meeting, held on April 11 at Pathway Church. Mike Snyder was the featured speaker.

The Argonia High School golf team made its debut at the recent Wellington High School Invitational meet. In competition with all Ark Valley League schools plus Ponca City and Blackwell, Okla., Randy Meridith of Argonia emerged as the medalist with a low score of 76.

7 Years Ago On April 10, a ribbon cutting was held at the new foot bridge in Dorner Park. The foot-bridge was the last project completed by Haysville public works director Randy Dorner, who died unexpectedly in November.

From April 1969 August “Augie” May has signed to play football for the Friends University Falcons, Wes Buller, head coach at Friends, has announced. May, 6 feet tall and 22 pounds, was “All South Central Kansas Tackle.” He is the son of Mr.

10 Years Ago Cheney High School alumnus Haley Twietmeyer set a University of Missouri javelin record during the Missouri Relays Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Twietmeyer broke a year-old record with a throw of 16710, beating the old record by three inches, according to the Columbia Tribune.