May 31, 2018
Highlights
    Week of May 31
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    June 1 through 7
Classifieds
CLASSIFIED ADS
    Week of May 31
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Library closes June 3 for three-week move
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Weekend to remember?
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Unique words in the U.S.
Commentary
What's on your mind
    Week of May 31
Deaths
DONALD WILSON
    Donald James Wilson, 37, of Augusta, died May 20, 2018.
Editorials
Justice slow in cop case
    It's been nearly 18 months in the making, but there is now some closure in a case involving the abuse of police power in Valley Center.
General
Highlights
    Week of May 31
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of May 31
Kechi
Kechi approves infrastructure projects Taylor Messick
    The first item the council took action on was a contract regarding the resurfacing of Prairie Creek Drive. PEC will design and oversee the project at a cost of $8,500; they expect the work to be bid at less than $90,000. This project will repair and preserve the road for three to five years. Work is expected to begin in August or September and will take up to three weeks to complete.
Save The Playhouse gains traction Taylor Messick
    The campaign started earlier this year with news of a grant that could potentially save one of the most historic and beloved structures in the area. One of the most important steps in securing that grant is to privately raise a portion of the funds. The grant is set up to preserve important and historic buildings in downtown areas and contributes three times the amount that is privately raised. The Playhouse is currently is in desperate need of repairs.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of May 31
Park City
Man accused of wrecking semi The News staff
    Responding to a report of a possible stolen semi traveling north on Broadway, officers located the truck on the side of the road in the 9200 block of North Broadway. The truck ran into trees.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of May 31
Park City police reports
    May 21 through 27
Valley Center police reports and fire calls
    May 21 through 27
Recreation League
81 Speedway
    May 27
Heights League standings
    Updated May 21
School
4-H report
    Valley Victors
School
Hornet thrower saves best for last Taylor Messick
    Junior wins  5A javelin title at state track
Hornets receive postseason accolades Emmie Boese
    Steen Danielsen was named coach of the year in the league, while Sydney Martens was player of the year.
Slugger signs to play baseball at Hesston College Chris Strunk
    The recent Valley Center High School graduate signed a letter of intent May 10 to play baseball at Hesston College.
Softball players named to league’s second team The News staff
    There were no Hornets on the first team.
School
VCHS intern of the month Emmie Boese
    Intern shifts focus
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    May 20 through 26
Valley Center
City pool has busy opening weekend Chris Strunk
    Nearly 1,000 swimmers attended during the three-day holiday weekend. The pool opened May 26.
Drive-by shooting investigated The News staff
    The office said the incident was reported about 9:15 p.m.
Ex-cop pleads guilty Chris Strunk
    Former Valley Center police sergeant faces 32 months in prison
Man accused of piercing pool The News staff
    Valley Center police received a report at the station May 24 from a woman who said that the previous night she and her husband got into an argument, and the man damaged her swimming pool.
Training center director retiring The News staff
    Pavey has been the face of and the driving force behind the center for nearly 25 years.
Work on Fifth St. reaches milestone The News staff
    Westbound traffic allowed
‘The cause of freedom’ Chris Strunk
    Ceremony honors deceased veterans




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