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Highlights Week of Oct. 23
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terill Thankful for all of the doorkeepers
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Bel Aire |
Bel Aire honors former mayor, clears way for multi-family construction Matt Heilman Bel Aire's first mayor attended the city council's Oct. 21 meeting where he listened to a proclamation in his honor and received a key to the city.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations Oct. 24-30
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Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp Board decides to join with city on facility
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks
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Out of the office Chris Strunk Nancy returns to the stage at VCHS
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Kansas is enjoyable during fall
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Commentary |
What's on your mind? Views from News readers
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Deaths |
Arthur Oberlechner Arthur Thomas Oberlechner Jr., 84, died Oct. 16, 2014.
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Susan Goering Susan Faye Goering, 61, died Oct. 19, 2014, at her home in Maize.
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Editorials |
Time right for new start with youth sports The volunteers who sacrificed their time, energy and money over the past 40-plus years deserve a lot of credit. But at the end of the day, the City of Park City is taking the right step in looking for a fresh start for its youth baseball and softball program.
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Engagements & Weddings |
Jesse and Jennifer Cole Jennifer Delforge, daughter of Daniel and Aileen Delforge of Valley Center, and Jesse Cole, son of the late Lucinda Cole of Wichita, were united in marriage Oct. 4 at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wichita.
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General |
Senior menus Oct. 27-31
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Oct. 23
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Park City |
Park City discusses plans for additional sidewalks and bike paths Matt Heilman Immediate plans aren't in place nor a funding source identified, but the discussion has picked up regarding a desired improvement for Park City.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Oct. 13-19
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Park City police reports Oct. 10-12
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Valley Center fire calls Oct. 13-19
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Valley Center police reports Oct. 13-19
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Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Rindt breaks two-way tie for Week 7 win The News staff Week 8 picks listed
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School |
Cross country finishes season The News staff Valley Center Middle School's cross country teams completed the 2014 season at the Pioneer League II meet Oct. 14.
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Cross country runs in the family Matt Heilman Sibling pairs dot roster for Valley Center
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Doubles team 0-2 at state tennis Ray Strunk The Valley Center High School doubles tennis team of senior Jill Seidl and freshman Rachel Binau capped off a successful season with a trip to the 5A State Tournament this past weekend in Emporia.
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HORNET FOOTBALL: Valley keeps playoff hopes alive Chris Strunk Valley Center 28, Maize 14
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Hornet runners shine at league Matt Heilman VCHS girls win first league title in three years
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Hornets could get a top seed at 5A substate tournament Randy Fisher Hornets could get a top seed at 5A substate tournament
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Junior Football The News staff The Valley Center sixth-grade Junior Hornet football team beat Hutchinson, 32-0, at home Oct. 11.
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School |
Local students named Kansas Honor Scholars The News staff In a ceremony Sept. 22 at Campus High School, several more seniors, including many from Valley Center High School, were named Kansas Honor Scholars.
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School |
Middle school football teams save their best for last The News staff The Valley Center Middle School football teams finished the 2014 season at home against Augusta Oct. 16.
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School |
School highlights Week of Oct. 23
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School menus Oct. 27-31
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School |
VCMS second at league volleyball The News staff In the final week of the season, each Valley Center Middle School volleyball team hosted Augusta Oct. 16, and both “A" teams played in their respective Pioneer League tournament Oct. 18.
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Valley Center falls to Maize South Chris Strunk Hornets 2-5 and will play at Maize in 2nd district game
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Valley Center remains unbeaten in league Matt Heilman From here on out, the Valley Center High School soccer team will have a lot on the line every time it takes the field.
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Valley sweeps Senior Night tri Randy Fisher Hornets tied for third in league after beating Goddard
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Oct. 12-18
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Valley Center |
Candidates offer differing approaches for county Matt Heilman 4th district to be decided
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City to tighten vicious dog rules Chris Strunk The Valley Center City Council gave first-round approval Oct. 21 to updates of the city's animal control regulations, paying special attention to a section that deals with vicious animals.
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Heard on Main Street Week of Oct. 23
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Library sees shared space as next best alternative Chris Strunk Board to work with city
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Man arrested after threat at Walmart Chris Strunk Suspect accused of knocking out stepfather's teeth
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Museum planters reported stolen Matt Heilman The Valley Center Historical Museum was the victim of an apparent theft likely to have occurred late last week or over the weekend.
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State to seek death penalty against Bluml Chris Strunk Defendant pleads not guilty in death of adoptive parents
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Voters to decide city sales tax Chris Strunk Valley Center voters will be asked next month to decide whether the city should implement a 1 percent sales tax to pay for major road improveme
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