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ReUse It Center Employee Spotlight: Dedicated Leader Ron Mork

Tuesday, May 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ron Mork began his journey with the ReUse It Center as a volunteer in 2016. Just a year later, in 2017, he joined the board and served faithfully for six years. In 2020, Ron stepped into a new role as the... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donations for the Month of May

Wednesday, May 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate a total of $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. The organizations that the business donated to were Habitat for Humanity and The Omega Project.Habitat for Humanity McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity is... Read More.

Multi-Agency Resource Center Available for Plevna and Surrounding Reno County Communities at Abbyville Community Church

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) group is announcing a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Abbyville Community Church (201 W. Ave G, south of the Abbyville Rodeo Grounds) from 4-6 pm Tues., May 20 and again from... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Breaks Ground on Lil’ Hawks Child Care Center

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lil' Hawks Child Care Center at Adams and 29th Avenue in Hutchinson on Tuesday, May 13. The project is set to start soon, and applications are currently being accepted."This is a project... Read More.

Local Starters Celebrate Completion of Spring 2025 CO.STARTERS Core Program Celebration Night Held on May 7 at Great Bend Events Center

Thursday, May 8

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) celebrated the Spring 2025 cohort of the CO.STARTERS Core program with a graduation and tradeshow event on Wednesday, May 7, in the Fort Zarah Room at the Great Bend Events Center. The event brought... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates $5,000 in April to Local Organizations

Wednesday, May 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $5,000 in April thanks to the help of its shoppers and volunteers over the month. STEPMC - $3,500 STEPMC Executive Director Angie Brunk on the left and ReUse It Center store manager Shulah Neff on... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes Dr. Burt to Rural Health Clinic

Wednesday, May 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is excited to welcome Dr. Holly Burt to the team at our Rural Health Clinic. As a small-town Kansas native, Dr. Burt brings a heart for rural healthcare and a commitment to caring for patients and families... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center to Host Annual Conservation Day for Area Fifth Graders on May 7

Monday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 400 fifth graders from Hutchinson USD 308, Buhler USD 313, and Nickerson USD 309 elementary schools will attend Dillon Nature Center’s annual Conservation Day on May 7.Dillon Nature Center staff, along with conservation professionals from across the state, will... Read More.

Brush Pile Likely Cause of March Fire that Destroyed Yates Center Nursing Home

Friday, May 2

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office has classified a March 14th wildfire that spread to and destroyed Yates Center Health and Rehabilitation as incendiary, or human-caused.Although the full report wasn't able to be released by Woodson County Emergency Management due... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Tuesday, April 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council Monday approved a three-year contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to provide veterinary services for Brit Spaugh Zoo. The clinic owned by Dr. Nels Lindberg is purchasing the clinic of the current provider,... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Sydney Quint, Buhler Softball

Wednesday, April 16

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week: Sydney Quint, center fielder for the Buhler High School Crusaders. The week - Quint had a huge week in leading Buhler to four wins, two against El Dorado and... Read More.

NCCC Alum, MLB All-Star Matt Strahm Pledges $330k to Renovate School’s Wellness Center

Wednesday, April 9

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College (NCCC) alum and current Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Matt Strahm has pledged $330,000 to renovate the school's wellness center on their Chanute campus.The renovation on the wellness center will provide upgraded equipment and improve training facilities for... Read More.