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Introducing Lane Gillespie, New McPherson Sports Director

By Brenna Eller   McPHERSON, Kan. —  Ad Astra Radio is excited to announce and welcome the most recent addition to the McPherson team. Lane Gillespie, born and raised in Topeka, Kan., is the new McPherson Sports Director. Gillespie will be offering play-by-play coverage as the Voice... Read More.

Community Foundation Releases Over $90,000 In Oct.

By the McPherson County Community Foundation   McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation board has approved the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’, the David J. Nutt Fund and the special grants round for Mastermind McPherson County. A total of $92,690 was released... Read More.

The Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

By the Kansas Corporation Commission   TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather... Read More.

PASSAGE – A Musical Journey

By Gary Demuth Daniel Velasco picked up the flute by way of the recorder. A native of Ecuador, Velasco learned to read music as a young student by learning basic notes on the recorder. His music teacher believed he had a natural facility with the instrument... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Emergency Services Celebrates their 40th Anniversary

By Reno County Government    HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Communications (HRCEC) celebrated their 40th Anniversary Saturday, October 28, 2023. Visitors toured the 911 Dispatch Center, saw historic artifacts related to the 911 Dispatch department and enjoyed some light refreshments!

Reno County Girl Scouts Give Back During Festival of Giving

By Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland   HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland will be donating gifts and their time from Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 12, at numerous organizations across the 80 counties the Kansas Heartland council covers as part of our 73rd annual... Read More.

Lights of Love Moved Inside this Year

By Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County's Fall memorial service, Lights of Love, on Monday, Oct. 30th will be moved inside at the Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County Office, 2020... Read More.

Patriotic Celebration Hosted by Kansas Honor Flight Oct. 28

By Ad Astra News   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Honor Flight is having a Red White and Stew Supper/Patriotic Celebration from 5-7 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E 11th Avenue, Hutchinson. A suggested seven-dollar donation is requested for the meal,... Read More.

McPherson Public Schools Announce Teachers of the Year

By McPherson Public Schools   McPHERSON, Kan.  — McPherson Public Schools is pleased to announce the District Teachers of The Year. Ms. Maegen Stucky was selected as the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mr. Christopher Strathman was selected as the Secondary Teacher of the Year. Ms.... Read More.