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Highlights Week of Dec. 4
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill Reciprocal Christmas wishes
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Bel Aire |
Bel Aire honors second mayor, extends agreement for marketing land Matt Heilman A month-and-a-half after Bel Aire's first mayor listened to a proclamation with a day in his honor, it was time for the city's second mayor to be honored with a day of his own.
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Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp Consider Friends for end-of-year giving
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Heil on life Matt Heilman Three sides to the Ferguson story
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Out of the office Chris Strunk He's literally too big for large?
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Christmas humor is good for the soul
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Commentary |
What's on your mind? Views from News readers
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Deaths |
Hanns White Hanns Conle White, 80, of Newton, died Nov. 27, 2014.
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Jason McGoldrick Jason Michael McGoldrick, infant son of Michael and Melissa (Shaw) McGoldrick, died Nov. 29, 2014.
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Lillie Edwards Lillie O'Neal Edwards, 92, died Nov. 28, 2014.
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Norman Hardin Norman Hardin, 82, died Nov. 24, 2014.
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Editorials |
Don’t forget your local businesses The Christmas rush has begun.
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General |
Senior menus Dec. 8-12
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of Dec. 4
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Kechi |
Vintage Rhinestone opens in Artisan Lane Matt Heilman With her children grown and out of the house, Sherry Smith saw an opportunity to expand her small business.
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Letters to the Editor |
In a league of their own Congratulations are in order for the four Kansas Class 5A private schools who once again dominated the seven fall sports.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Dec. 4
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Park City |
Park City OKs agreement with new director for youth program Matt Heilman The Park City Council took another step in a new direction for the city's youth baseball and softball program in Hap McLean Park.
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Solutions offered to combat sewer odor Matt Heilman Smell from treatment facility
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Nov. 24-30
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Kechi police reports Nov. 24-30
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Park City police reports Nov. 24-30
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Valley Center fire calls Nov. 20-Dec. 1
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Valley Center police reports Nov. 23-30
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School |
4-H report Valley Victors
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School |
Depth an ally for reloaded Hornets Matt Heilman Wrestling squad begins season at December Duals
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School |
Four perform with youth symphony The News staff Four Valley Center students performed with the Wichita Youth Symphony Orchestra Nov. 23 at Century II.
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School |
Hankins signs to play volleyball at Friends Randy Fisher During her first three years at Valley Center, Kristen Hankins hadn't thought much about playing volleyball in college. That changed prior to her senior year, her first full varsity season, in which she became a starting setter and earned second-team all-league honors.
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Seniors lead Hornet basketball Randy Fisher Valley seeks to improve on back-to-back 7-win seasons
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Seventh-grade boys start season with a win The News staff The Valley Center Middle School boys' basketball team started the season with home games against Maize South Dec. 2.
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Underclassmen key for Valley Randy Fisher Hornets return two seniors, but plenty of varsity experience
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VCMS girls split with Maize South in season opener The News staff The Valley Center Middle School girls' basketball program saw mixed results in the Dec. 2 season opener at home against Maize South.
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Nov. 23-29
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Valley Center |
Developer starts final phase of Valley Creek Chris Strunk The final phase in the development of one of Valley Center's most upscale neighborhoods has begun.
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Fall 2015 completion date set Chris Strunk Fall 2015 completion date set
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Hornet hoops underway
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Suspect shot in attempted burglary Chris Strunk A homeowner shot a would-be burglar who was climbing through the kitchen window of a rural Valley Center residence early Nov. 30.
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‘Shop Small’ yields mixed results Matt Heilman The nationwide Thanksgiving weekend shopping event again made its way to Valley Center and the surrounding area in the forms of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
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