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Body WELLINGTON – Due to last weekend’s winter storm, the Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society has rescheduled the presentation “America 250: Stories from the Revolutionary War.” The presentation, originally set for earlier this week, will now take place at 6:30 p.m.

Body HAYSVILLE – The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefitting Kansas communities, has partnered with Haysville Lodge No. 112 to donate $1,600 to the Haysville United Methodist Church Feed the Homeless Program.

Body Will Kansas be the next state to ban cell phone use by students during school hours?

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Body The USD 267 Renwick Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss non-elected personnel. Nothing more specific was mentioned, but it is likely that this meeting was to make a decision on whom the board members want as the next superintendent.

Body CONWAY SPRINGS – A suspect was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Conway Springs, in connection with a report of a suspect with a firearm and a potential hostage situation in the 100 block of South Highland in Conway Springs.

Body Despite the recent snow and cold temperatures, the winter wheat crop should ultimately be fine. While too much cold weather can damage winter wheat, the crop is known for its hardiness, said Jeff Seiler, Sedgwick County Extension’s agricultural agent.

Body Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Body Argonia Monday Argonia City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall. Cheney Thursday Cheney Senior Center: Bingo, 1 p.m.; Games, 2:30 p.m.

Body 10 Years Ago After only 13 months in business, Clearwater’s Walmart will close its doors Jan. 28.