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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.

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...

7 Years Ago New, energy-efficient windows highlight the work at Nelson and Freeman elementaries, two sites that are seeing more limited work as a result of Haysville USD 261's $59 million bond construction project.

Yesteryears 70 Years Ago Fire Chief Ralph Cook reported last week that the Cheney Fire Department had a civilian defense meeting with Wichita Air Force Base fire personnel on March 16. 60 Years Ago Raymond Bolinger received injuries last Wednesday when a horse kicked him at his farm home south...

From 1969 Both school and city ballots have an unopposed slate at Argonia. In the City of Argonia, R.C.