Ark Valley News - Heard on Main Street

Heard on Main Street
Last Updated: July 12, 2018

The average price for a gallon of gas in the Wichita area fell 6.5 cents during the past week, averaging $2.58 on July 8. The national average fell .3 cents to $2.85, according to GasBuddy.com. Gas prices were 52 cents higher than the same day last year and 17.1 cents lower than a month ago. … Get your subscription to The News started this week. Call 755-0821. … Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Valley Center Christian Church, 1801 E. Fifth. Weigh-in is held prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Beverly Bednasek at either 755-1055 or bednasek@networksplus.net. ... On July 6, Valley Center police responded to a disturbance with a weapon in the 3400 block of West 81st North. A man was reportedly attacking his adult brother with a shovel and hammer. Police said the subject threatened an officer verbally and physically. The officer tased the subject, who was apprehended and transported to St. Joseph's Hospital. ... On July 4, Park City police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 5400 block of North Chuzy Drive. Valley Center police responded with its drug dog. Officers searched the vehicle and found drugs and drug paraphernalia. A man and a woman were arrested on drug charges.