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Highlights Week of Oct. 30
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Bel Aire |
Public encouraged to weigh in ahead of sales tax vote in Bel Aire Matt Heilman Ahead of their chance to vote on a taxing question in their community, Bel Aire residents and business owners had chances to weigh in at a pair of public information meetings at City Hall.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations Oct. 31-Nov. 6
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Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp See the library at Trick or Treat Street
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Heil on life Matt Heilman Voting for a return to sanity
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Out of the office Chris Strunk Win an important one for Hornets
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The View from Sunflower Gardens We enjoy poetry of Western families
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Commentary |
What's on your mind? Views from News readers
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Deaths |
Dorothy Jaques Dorothy Jaques, 93, retired kitchen supervisor at Central Christian Church and New Song Academy, died Oct. 22, 2014.
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John Swenson John Delano Swenson, 33, died Oct. 15, 2014.
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Julia Geisdorf Julia “Judy" May (Harper) Geisdorf, 81, died Oct. 26, 2014.
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Lanola Goldsmith Lanola Arleata (McMillan) Goldsmith, 89, died Oct. 20, 2014.
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Melody Morris Melody Joy Kaufman Morris, 51, died Oct. 28, 2014.
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Raymond Dings Raymond Hood Dings, 88, a retired land developer from Wichita, died Oct. 19, 2014, in Wichita.
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Editorials |
Endorsements: Election 2014 As the Nov. 4 general election nears, The Ark Valley News is offering this week its endorsement of candidates in a handful of contested races.
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Engagements & Weddings |
Alizabeth Trickey and Patrick Hubbard Alizabeth Trickey and Patrick Hubbard announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
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General |
Highlights Week of Oct. 30
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Senior menus Nov. 3-7
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of Oct. 30
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Kechi |
Kechi extends incentives for new homebuyers and businesses Matt Heilman The Kechi City Council approved measures to continue its ongoing efforts to attract new homes and businesses to the city.
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Letters to the Editor |
Why hesitant to express opinions? It is concerning that retailers in Valley Center are “hesitant to express their opinions in public" (Oct. 23 Ark Valley News).
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Oct. 30
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Park City |
Park City council approves closing Broadway for Nov. 2 Wichita Toy Run Matt Heilman At its Oct. 28 meeting, the council approved closing Broadway from the south city limits at 47th North to 77th North for a Nov. 2 parade of motorcyclists representing the Wichita Toy Run, carrying Christmas toys to be donated to the Salvation Army.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Oct. 20-26
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Park City police reports Oct. 12-26
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Valley Center fire calls Oct. 20-26
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Valley Center police reports Oct. 20-26
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Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Massey picks 18 to win Week 8 The News staff Week 9 picks listed
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School |
HORNET FOOTBALL: Season ends Bishop Carroll 48, Valley Center 0
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School |
Honor rolls Valley Center Middle School, first nine weeks
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School |
Hornets defeat Goddard and Great Bend at substate Randy Fisher Hornets defeat Goddard and Great Bend at substate
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Hornets upset Maize, 28-14 Chris Strunk Valley Center keeps playoff hopes alive, to face Carroll
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Hornets win cross country regional Matt Heilman Valley qualifies for sixth straight state meet
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School |
Robotics team on to regionals The News staff Valley Center High School robotics team placed third in the Kansas B.E.S.T. competition Oct. 25 at Hartman Arena.
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School highlights Nov. 3-7
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School menus Nov. 3-7
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School |
Valley Center wins first league title Matt Heilman Hornets end season in opening regional game
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Valley the eighth seed at state tournament Randy Fisher It will be a tough row to hoe if the Valley Center Hornets are to advance to the second day of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka.
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Oct. 19-25
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Valley Center |
Council to discuss new dog rules The News staff During its meeting Nov. 4, the Valley Center City Council will give final approval to the city's ordinance on vicious animals.
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ELECTION: Ranzau wins second term Sales tax questions fail in Valley Center and Bel Aire
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Flags may not fly on Main Street Chris Strunk City weighing options with flagpole damaged by vehicle
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Jr. cheer director accused of embezzlement Matt Heilman Parents say they paid for equipment they never received
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Local police in warrant sweep The News staff On Oct. 22, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office participated in the 12th annual National Family Violence Warrant Apprehension Detail, in conjunction with the Clackamas County (Oregon) Sheriff's Office.
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Long-time Valley Center pastor puts his ‘heart’ in new book Chris Strunk Al Schuessler's self-published book, “Holy Potholes of Christianity" was released last week
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Man found dead after house fire near Valley Matt Heilman One man was found dead in a rural Sedgwick County home following an Oct. 24 house fire reported shortly before 8 a.m. in the 5100 block of North Ridge Road, southwest of Valley Center.
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Some pay too much for fire insurance Matt Heilman Kechi City Administrator Bob Conger, a retired Sedgwick County fire captain, pointed out earlier this month that there may be north Sedgwick County residents who are overpaying for fire protection with their home insurance premiums.
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Student arrested after making threat at VCHS The News staff More information to be released following investigation
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