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State Farm Awards $20K to McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, February 22

By McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — State Farm announced that it has awarded McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity a $20,000.00 grant for this year’s new Habitat home to be built in Moundridge. Galen Shields and Jim LaDuke (pictured) are local State Farm... Read More.

Hutchinson Horticulture Club to Hold “A Gathering for Gardeners”

Wednesday, February 21

By Betty Taylor, Education Committee ChairpersonHutchinson Horticulture Club HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A day filled with free gardening information for homeowners and gardeners has been scheduled for Saturday, March 9th. The Hutchinson Horticulture Club organizes and sponsors this event as their educational project for the community.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Diane Mears

Wednesday, February 21

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.It was an emotional, but celebratory morning for Diane Mears, 3rd Grade Teacher at Plum Creek Elementary School on... Read More.

2024 All Schools Day Button Design Selected

Wednesday, February 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The All Schools Day Committee announced the winner of the 2024 All Schools Day button design today.Angela Hall of McPherson submitted the winning design, which captures this year’s All Schools Day theme “Stories That Live Forever.”"We think it's just stunning!"... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Accepts Street Bid, Expresses Concerns on Maintenance Schedule

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Circle C Paving and Construction of Goddard was awarded a nearly $1.48 million contract for the 2024 residential street maintenance projects at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Circle C had the lowest of four bids submitted for the project, which... Read More.

City of McPherson Commission Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved an arbitration agreement with three property owners related to easements needed for Phase 2 of the Northview Road 10-foot sidewalk project. The Public Works Department has been unable to agree on a price... Read More.

Senator Marshall Visits Mercy Hospital, Kansas’s Newest Rural Emergency Hospital

Wednesday, February 21

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. visited Mercy Hospital in Moundridge on Tuesday to learn about its transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. Mercy Hospital is only the second hospital in... Read More.

Highlights from Lyons City Council Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Following an extensive discussion on two portions of a proposed fee schedule for the city of Lyons Tuesday night, the Lyons City Council once again tabled final action on the policy to the March 4th meeting.The major point of... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Kari Pattison

Tuesday, February 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.2nd Grade Teacher Kari Pattison has been teaching at Washington Elementary School since 2019.Mrs. Pattison has taught 5th Grade,... Read More.

FRA Map Proposes Route Connecting Kansas City to Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Tuesday, February 20

TULSA, Okla. (KOKI) — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a new map that proposes a route connecting Kansas City with Tulsa and Oklahoma City.KOKI TV in Tulsa reports that the route would be an extension of the Heartland Flyer that currently... Read More.

Registration Deadline for Kansas Presidential Primary Election is TODAY, Feb. 20

Tuesday, February 20

Tuesday, February 20, is the last day to register to vote, or update your registration, before the Presidential Preference Primary. It is also the last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.The presidential primary will assign delegates to candidates, and those delegates... Read More.

Noffy’s Relocation Pending Fire Code Issue Report to McPherson Commissioners

Tuesday, February 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After more than a half hour of discussion before a larger than usual audience, McPherson City Commissioners said this morning they were not ready to grant a certificate of occupancy to allow Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub to complete... Read More.