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TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – During their meeting on April 3, members of the Garden Plain City Council agreed that the city will take steps to earn a “Tree City USA” designation. Several other cities in the TSnews area participate in the Tree City program and earn the “Tree City USA” honor annually.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – Leaders in the city of Haysville are hoping the second time around on a sales tax vote will bring more favorable results. The city is holding a special election on May 7 to consider renewing a 1 percent sales tax that has been in effect for the past 10 years.

TSnews CHENEY – No, students in Sedgwick and Sumner counties weren’t in the path of a total eclipse on Monday afternoon, but in several cases they certainly made the most of the situation.

TSnews CLEARWATER – A slightly windy but otherwise pleasant evening greeted art lovers as they came to Clearwater for the annual Art Walk last Friday. Visual artists, crafters and musicians populated several locations along Ross Avenue in downtown Clearwater.

TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – United States Sen. Roger Marshall visited Garden Plain High School on April 4.

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HAYSVILLE – Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter has identified the man killed by Haysville Police last week on Tuesday. Bill Osterhout, a resident of Haysville, died on March 26 after being shot by two Haysville Police Department officers.

Shop new and gently used gardening tools, supplies, garden art, landscape décor, and more at the sixth annual Tools & Treasures Sale, hosted by K-State Extension-Sedgwick County.

GODDARD – The 2024 Dam Jam has found a new home in the city of Goddard. The Goddard city council voted at its meeting Monday to approve a special event permit for the live music and entertainment festival, pending proof of liability insurance.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. A change was made recently, and there are now different menus for Sedgwick County and Sumner County.