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Body From May 1937 The cornerstone of the new Presbyterian church in Conway Springs was laid with impressive ceremonies from 4 to 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, May 5. The ceremony opened when the local pastor, Rev.

Cheney bank installs new ATM

Body 140 Years Ago Murdock news: Esquire McAlister has built an addition to Fralick’s blacksmith shop and opened a wood shop and carpenter shop in it. 130 Years Ago The city election in Cheney on Monday resulted in the election of the entire Prohibition ticket: Mayor I.L.

Argosy Files

Body From May 1937 A certificate of “Highly Superior” ranking in the Friends University music contest held April 16 was received this week from Dean Alan Irwin, dean of music at the university, for the Argonia High School boys quartet.

Yesteryears

Body From the archives of the Cheney Sentinel, Clearwater Times and Goddard News Sentinel.

Students awarded Masonic scholarships

Body The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with its 170 statewide Masonic lodges and Kansas Masons to award 202 scholarships to students across the state, totaling over $200,000.

Haysville Memories

Body 9 Years Ago USD 261 Haysville has been honored with two national awards recognizing teachers and staff for creating a safe environment where students are connected and eager to learn.

Don't fall for text traffic scam

Body TSnews A new scam started hitting cell phones over the weekend, and law enforcement officials want residents to not fall victim. The scam texts include an image, supposedly from the Johnson County, Kan.
Many people received this notice by text on Easter, trying to convince people that they owed money on traffic violations in Johnson County. Law enforcement has confirmed that it is a scam. Contributed image

Campus to host royal tea for youth

Body HAYSVILLE – The Campus High School Mane Stage Players will host their annual royal tea this Saturday. The tea is for youths from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and serves as a fundraiser for CHS theater students.

Cheney's Self honored by Okie State

Body CHENEY – Levi Self, a Cheney High School student, was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. Self, an agribusiness major, will receive the E. Dwayne Walls Family Scholarship.
Levi Self of Cheney is the recipient of the E. Dwayne Walls Family Scholarship at Oklahoma State's Ferguson College of Agriculture. Contributed photo
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