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ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

Neosho County Community College Moves Forward with Mih Family Fine Arts Center Project

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College Board of Trustees members were told Wednesday the college is moving forward with the next steps towards the Mih Family Fine Arts Center project. NCCC President Brian Inbody said contract discussions have begun with DLR... Read More.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Great Bend Innovation Center

Thursday, November 21

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Economic Development team is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated IGNITE Innovation Center, set for Thursday, December 12th, at 2 PM. The event will take... Read More.

ReUse It Center November Check Donations

Wednesday, November 20

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate 4,500 thanks to the shoppers and volunteers this month! The Omega ProjectThe Omega Project is a multi-faceted, faith based recovery program that emphasizes heart level changes of men and women.... Read More.

Two Kansas Schools Recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools: Sterling Grade School, Overbrook Attendance Center

Wednesday, November 20

By the Kansas State Department of Education TOPEKA, Kan. — The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program has recognized two Kansas schools for exceptional student achievement in 2024.Sterling Grade School, Sterling USD 376, was recognized for Category 1: Exceptional student performance and academic growth for... Read More.

ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday, November 6

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Al Neufeld started volunteering at the ReUse It Center on Thursday evenings while he was still working and enjoyed it so much that after retiring from teaching, he decided to volunteer more and now also serves as... Read More.

ReUse It Center October Donations

Thursday, October 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate 3,500.00 this month thanks to the shoppers and volunteers. Organizations donated to this month: STEPMCSTEPMC mission statement is to walk alongside people until they are out of poverty. STEPMC provides a framework for people to... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer of the Month: Curt Deneke

Wednesday, September 25

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Curt Deneke first came to volunteer at the ReUse It Center through the Omega Program and soon settled in volunteering through receiving. He was hired as a janitor and keeps the store looking great! He is also... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Replacement of HVAC Control Systems for the Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center and Health Department

Wednesday, September 25

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno county Commissioners Wednesday approved replacement of the HVAC control systems for the Courthouse and the adjoining Law Enforcement Center and Health Department whose systems are interconnected. The existing system was installed in 2008 as part of an... Read More.

ReUse It Center September Donations

Wednesday, September 18

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $2,750.00 this month thanks to the shoppers and volunteers!! Organizations donated to this month: Mennonite Central CommitteeMennonite Central Committee is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer of the Month: Norm Burgess

Wednesday, August 28

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Norm Burgess has been volunteering at The ReUse It Center since 2017. He works in receiving accepting donations 3 times a week. What the ReUse It Center means to Burgess: “I think when people come in and tell me... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center Upper Pond Now Restored and Filled

Wednesday, August 21

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce the upper pond at Dillon Nature Center is now fully restored and filled, thanks to the generous support of local donors and a successful collaboration with Evergy. The pond was dredged... Read More.