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Highlights Week of Sept. 4
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill You are invited back to church
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Bel Aire |
Bel Aire council discusses city code, approves funding for infrastructure Matt Heilman The Bel Aire City Council spent its Sept. 2 meeting, addressing city codes, clearing the way for improvements in two residential developments and listening to concerns from a couple of residents.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations Sept. 5-11
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Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp LeVenue costs more than expected
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Out of the Office Chris Strunk Painting and running on Labor Day
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Missouri man describes Kansas well
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Deaths |
Lavon Black Lavon Augusta (Thomas) Black, 87, died Aug. 28, 2014, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.
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Margaret Burnette Margaret “Peggy" Burnette, 89, died Aug. 29, 2014, born March 1, 1925, in Missouri.
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Mary Hefren Mary A. Hefren, 99, of Bel Aire, formerly of Cherryvale, died Aug. 27, 2014, at Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire.
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Rose Mary Soles Rose Mary (Alfaro) Soles, 50, former Trinity preschool teacher, died Aug. 31, 2014.
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Velman Kenney Velma Louise (Nickelson) Kenney 86, died Aug. 23, 2014, in Lee's Summit, Mo.
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Virginia Douglas Virginia Catherine Douglas, 95, died Aug. 4, 2014.
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Virginia Masters Virginia (McConnell) Masters, 86, long time resident of Wichita, died Aug. 27, 2014.
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Editorials |
Mad Dog’s message is worth sharing Mad Dog Messmer doesn't mess around.
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Engagements & Weddings |
Andrew Saunders and Shea Michele
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General |
Highlights Week of Sept. 4
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Senior menus Sept. 8-12
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of Sept. 4
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Kechi |
Kechi spared another trash hike Matt Heilman A slight cost adjustment for trash service is not translating to another rate increase for residents in Kechi.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Sept. 4
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Park City |
Hamburger Hero back open for business in Park City Matt Heilman Hamburger Hero is picking up where it left off with its old logo and nearly the same name accompanying an expanded menu.
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Park City QuikTrip to receive upgrade with reconstruction Matt Heilman Plans are in the works for one of the Wichita area's busiest QuikTrips to receive an upgrade.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Aug. 25-31
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Kechi police reports Aug. 25-31
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Park City police reports Aug. 22-31
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Valley Center fire calls Aug. 26- Sept. 2
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Valley Center police reports Aug. 25-Sept. 1
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Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Neal breaks tie to win first week By The News staff Week 2 picks listed
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Football picks contest begins Week 1 picks listed
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School |
'We really wanted to come out and put a W up for the community' Chris Strunk Valley Center falls to Andover Central, 34-31, in season opener
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Hornets to open season at home against Central Chris Strunk The Valley Center High School football team will open the season Sept. 5 with a home game against Andover Central.
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JV tennis squad starts with 1st-place finish at Buhler Ray Strunk The Valley Center High School girls' tennis team kicked off its season last week with a first-place team finish at a junior varsity tournament hosted by Buhler on Aug. 26.
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School |
Menus Sept. 8-12
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School highlights Sept. 8-13
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VC wins spirit award, $1,000 The News staff Valley Center High School students showed the most spirit and, in the process, won $1,000 for their school.
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School |
Young Hornets struggle early Randy Fisher Valley Center starts season 2-6 under new coach
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Aug. 24-30
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Valley Center |
City issues 36 building permits in August The News staff The City of Valley Center issued 36 building and roofing permits in August for a total valuation of $1,014,210.
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City set to enforce easement mowing Chris Strunk The city decided not to improve an eyesore drainage ditch in a Valley Center neighborhood.
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FALL FEST MEDALLION HUNT The medallion has been found
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LeVenue may be unaffordable for library Chris Strunk The Valley Center Public Library may be back to square one in its search for a new home.
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Police search for man who fled on moped Chris Strunk Valley Center police are searching for a moped rider who ran from authorities after he wrecked his bike during a chase.
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With a wink and a smile Matt Heilman Faith and family highlight career
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Woman arrested after hit-and-run wreck Chris Strunk A Bel Aire woman was arrested after a hit-and-run accident in Valley Center Aug. 27.
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