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Barton to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be... Read More.

McPherson County Correctional Officer Arrested on Contraband Charge

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office shared a press release today announcing the arrest of McPherson County Corrections Deputy Cheyenne Ratley. Ratley was identified as the suspect during an investigation initiated on Jan. 12, 2024, in reference to the introduction of contraband into... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Teacher Wins Heartland Credit Union Grant

By Hutchinson Public Schools   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the 2023-24 school year, Heartland Credit Union has awarded $3,800 total for 10 projects through its Celebrate Academic Success with HCU (CASH) Grants. Stephanie Suppes, Third Grade Teacher at Wiley Elementary School, was awarded a $400 grant... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire 2023 Awards

By the Hutchinson Fire Department   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — 2023 was a great year for HFD. We moved into new Fire Station #1 on North Main. We received our new Truck 1 - 100’ ladder truck. We brought back one of the most important positions on... Read More.

2024 AFA Scholarship Open for Applicants

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee is now selecting recipients for the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship, based on the students' leadership roles in organizations, community service, internship and work experiences, as well as financial need.  To be eligible for... Read More.

Area Piano Students Will Learn from World-Class Musicians

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson area piano students will be able to learn from world-class pianists Beatrice and Christina Long in a masterclass on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at McPherson College's Mingenback Theatre. The sisters perform together as The Long Duo,... Read More.

OMEGA Award Becomes Optimist Award

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce   McPHERSON, Kan. — What began in 2005 by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce as the OMEGA (Outstanding McPherson area Eighth Grade Award) to recognize 8th grade students for making a difference in our community through their compassionate gestures, positive... Read More.