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Andale Weekly Wrap: Indians Looking to Finish Strong as Regular Season Ends

Friday, October 10

ANDALE, Kan. — Milestones and strong finishes for Andale athletes as the regular season is set to conclude soon for multiple sports. Volleyball Two Andale Lady Indians surpassed milestones on Tuesday. In Andale’s sweep over Wellington (25-15, 25-13) and Augusta (25-11, 25-10), senior Hayden Grimes went... Read More.

Salina Log Jam Removal Costs Increase Significantly Due to Addition Debris

Friday, October 10

SALINA, Kan. — The cost of removing a log jam from the Smoky Hill River in Salina will be much higher than expected due to subsequent events that added more debris to the jam in the area of Bill Burke Park. On Monday, Oct. 13,... Read More.

Halstead, Burrton, Fairfield Runners Compete at Goessel Meet; Hesston First in Varsity Girls

Thursday, October 9

Halstead, Burrton and Fairfield cross country runners competed at the Goessel Invitational Thursday at the Bethel College Course in North Newton. Hesston placed first in the varsity girls standings with 14 points. Halstead placed eighth out of none teams with 112 points. Andale won the varsity boys... Read More.

Buhler Tennis Finishes Runner Up at AVCTL Meet as Sophia Spies Repeats as Singles Champion

Thursday, October 9

Buhler tennis earned a runner-up finish at Wednesday’s AVCTL Division III & IV meet, held at the Buck Balzer Tennis Complex. McPherson claimed the team title. Sophomore standout Sophia Spies repeated as league singles champion, defeating McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo in the title match. Freshman Gabriella... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in October

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,520 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Kansas... Read More.

Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

Thursday, October 9

GALVA, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year. This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann Discusses Government Shutdown and Impacts

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — It's been three weeks since the US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government in operation. First District Congressman Tracey Mann told Ad Astra News in an interview Thursday it's a matter of getting a few... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. to Host 35th Annual Employment Expo in Salina

Thursday, October 9

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. will host the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the region’s largest and longest-running job fair, on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina. This free event is designed to connect you... Read More.

Allen downs fourth-ranked JCCC

Thursday, October 9

The Allen Red Devils took down Johnson Community College for the first time since 2002 during Wednesday's five-set thriller on Neil Crane Court. The Allen Community College Red Devils upset the fourth-ranked team in the nation during a five-set thriller Wednesday on Neil Crane Court. Fans... Read More.

12th ranked Barton Volleyball dispatches Seward County in straight sets

Thursday, October 9

The 12th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team made it a short Wednesday night at the Fleske Fieldhouse, sweeping Seward County Community College (25-19, 25-17, 25-19). The victory marks the Cougars' sixth straight in the series, improving Barton to 8-1 in conference play and 21-5... Read More.

Second half set pieces sink Barton Women’s Soccer in 5-1 home loss to Butler

Thursday, October 9

Second half set pieces proved costly for the Barton Community College women's soccer team Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 5-1 decision to Butler Community College at Cavanaugh Field in Great Bend. The result drops the Cougars into fifth place in the Jayhawk standings at 4-5-0 and... Read More.