Ark Valley News - Heard on Main Street

Heard on Main Street
Last Updated: June 16, 2016

The average price for a gallon of gas in the Wichita area fell 1.2 cents during the past week, averaging $2.14 on June 12. The national average increased 2.4 cents to $2.38, according to GasBuddy.com. Gas prices were 48.5 cents lower than the same day last year and 8.7 cents higher than a month ago. … Get your subscription to The News started this week. Call 755-0821. … The 31st annual Kechi Fair will be June 24 and 25. The fair will begin with family fun night at 6 p.m. June 24 at Kechi City Park. It will include a fishing derby, ice cream social and fireworks at 9 p.m. June 25 events include a pancake feed at the Methodist Church and a parade at 10 a.m. The fair will end with a dance featuring the Dave Holland Band. Fair buttons are $3 and available at Kechi City Hall, Leeker's in Park City and Kechi Convenience. ... The Valley Center City Council will meet at 7 p.m. June 21 at City Hall. The council is expected to hear a report on Community Center fundraising. Under old business, the council is scheduled to vote on a tax rebate payment/abatement for Safarik Tool Co. and a charter ordinance for the city treasurer position. The 2015 financial audit will be presented.