Valley Center News

Seniors in the Valley Center Senior Club gather last week at the Community Building to play cards.

Hillsboro postmaster Becky Larsen assists Jenny Gaskell with postal business. Larsen recently became postmaster after serving for several months as officer-in-charge. After serving as officer-in-charge at the Hillsboro Post Office for several months, Becky Larsen has been appointed as the postmaster.

Vaccine coming to VC school By Chris Hunter Last Updated: November 19, 2009 As the flu season rages on, the government, both county and federal, is looking to help those in need with limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine.

Suzanne Graham started Monday as the new president and CEO of the local chapter of Communities in Schools.

If you've been waiting to vaccinate your 5-year-old or teenager for H1N1, now's your chance.

Myranda Newman, 8, braces for the H1N1 vaccine shot on Nov. 10 at the Valley Center Public Safety Building.

A few folks at the courthouse have been poking fun at Sedgwick County commissioner Kelly Parks' recent remarks that he had turned some "stuff" over to the FBI.

Defiant and unapologetic, a man accused of shooting a Kansas abortion provider confessed to the slaying Monday, telling The Associated Press that he killed the doctor to protect unborn children.

County to look at legalizing fireworks By Chris Hunter Last Updated: November 05, 2009 Every Fourth of July thousands of people break the law in Sedgwick County and do not realize it.

Valley Center Middle School teacher Bryan Otte prepares to hike the ball in a football game during an outdoor physical education class at McLaughlin Park on Nov.

Expanded ceremony to celebrate veterans By Chris Strunk Last Updated: November 05, 2009 The Valley Center Veterans Day celebration on Nov.

The Wichita area did represent on Saturday. Moundridge won the 2A volleyball title andA Collegiate took home the 3A volleyball title.

The auction to raise money for legal defense of Scott Roeder , the man charged with killing Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller , reportedly went live Sunday night.

Members of the Wichita SWAT team take up positions around a house on Oct. 26 at 11130 N. Meridian after police were called to the scene when it was reported that a teenager was possibly holed up in the house with weapons.

Neighborhood plans map city's future By Chris Strunk Last Updated: October 29, 2009 Valley Center has a lot to offer, but even more room for improvement.

Trick or treat on Main Street By Chris Hunter Last Updated: October 29, 2009 As Halloween approaches, Valley Center businesses are looking to give the little ghouls and goblins a safe place to get their candy.

Like many programs facing challenging times, the Red Cross' Good Neighbor Nutrition Program is expecting a 7% reduction in funding.

Police surround house north of Valley Center Last Updated: October 26, 2009 Law enforcement officers surrounded a house in the 11000 block of North Meridian late this morning and were trying to make contact with a teenager who had locked himself inside.

Four people were arrested late Thursday night when authorities responding to an alarm at a warehouse in north Wichita saw them fleeing from the building, police said.

The haunted house in Park City awaits visitors on Oct. 23 and 24. Halloween in the Park benefits food pantry By Chris Hunter Last Updated: October 22, 2009 Terrifying screams and things that go bump in the night will be plentiful at Hap McLean Park this weekend in Park City.