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Lake Afton, located in southwest Sedgwick County near Goddard, has been added to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' blue-green algae watch list. The lake was added to the watch list on June 15.

GARDEN PLAIN – The community of Garden Plain is joining the list of communities that hold fall festivals. GP Fall Fest 2023 will take place on Oct.

TSnews CLEARWATER – At the Clearwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 13, Mayor Burt Ussery moved to fill the council seat left vacant when Tex Titterington was killed in a May 28 car crash. Ussery appointed Shirley Palmer-Witt, a real estate agent with previous experience as a council member.

Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the close of the 2023 spring semester. Following are the local students who received their degrees.

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CONWAY SPRINGS – Members of the Conway Springs City Council agreed last week to set a workshop so that council members can continue discussing issues surrounding the formation of a Land Bank program, as well as increasing available housing in the community.

TSnews GODDARD – At its meeting Monday evening, the Goddard City Council voted to approve bids for renovations at the Goddard Community Center. The work will include replacing ceiling tiles and vents; installation of new LED lighting; replacing paneling with sheet rock and new paint; widening closets; replacing kitchen cabinets, countertops and flooring; and new bathroom fixtures.

GODDARD – The Goddard Public Library will host a pair of events for young people next week. Tuesday will be the Teen Advisory Board's (TAB) tie-dye night.

Staff Report TSnews HAYSVILLE – Rielynn Martin, the 10-yearold Haysville resident who was severely injured last month in a boating accident, is now at a rehabilitation hospital. She is now recuperating at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha.

GODDARD – The first Goddard Movie Night will be this Friday at 7 p.m. in Goddard Linear Park.