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Senior Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Receive Coupons to Buy Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Honey at Farmers Markets in McPherson County

Tuesday, May 30

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – Low-income Kansas seniors may be eligible for a program that provides coupons to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers markets in selected counties throughout the state.The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing seniors... Read More.

McPherson Repeats in 4A Baseball

Sunday, May 28

By Harold Bechard, KSHSAA Covered Contributor SALINA, Kan. – Jaret Myers was on the mound last season when McPherson won its first-ever state baseball championship. Myers and the Bullpups liked it so much, they thought they'd do it again.Twelve months later, the Bullpups are... Read More.

McPherson Man Killed After Motorcycle Strikes Semi

Wednesday, May 24

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – A McPherson man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a semi in southern McPherson County. McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne identified the victim as 37-year-old Michael Heitkotter. Heitkotter was southbound on 14th Avenue when he struck the semi which was... Read More.

May’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Aspen Lott

Tuesday, May 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Aspen Lott is in her tenth year at McPherson Middle School in the Special Education Department. When reflecting on what motivates her... Read More.

Sage Toews and Amber Smith Receive the 2023 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County

Tuesday, May 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) scholarships are made possible by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee in partnership with Agriculture Future of America. The Chamber’s Agriculture Committee has raised funds to support the AFA Leader and Academic Scholarship for... Read More.

McPherson Holds Regional Opponents Scoreless, Punching Ticket to STATE

Wednesday, May 17

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Softball team put together two shut out performances in the regional tournament on Tuesday, punching their ticket to the Class 4A State Tournament in Salina.The Bullpups would open the regional semifinals taking on... Read More.

McPherson Community Foundation Announces List of County Scholarship Winners

Thursday, May 11

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced its list of scholarship winners from throughout the county. The Foundation's scholarship process utilized a new system for students to apply through and saw increased participation from students countywide. This year 32 scholarships were... Read More.

McPherson Voters Narrowly Reject USD 418 Bond Issue

Tuesday, May 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Voters in McPherson USD 418 narrowly rejected an $88.5 million bond issue during Tuesday's special election. Unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office show 1,486 votes against the proposal to 1,300 votes in favor, an approximately 53-47 percent margin. The bond... Read More.

Here’s What’s Up this Week with All Schools Day in McPherson

Monday, May 8

By McPherson Chamber of Commerce MCPHERSON, Kan. - It’s May and do you know what that means? It’s time for McPherson County All Schools Day! This year’s All Schools Day Chairman is Denise O’Connor-Munsey. And with the help of many, many volunteers, and the... Read More.

McPherson College Announces New Director Of Choral Activities

Monday, May 8

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson College announces Andrew Voth will join the faculty as the new director of choral activities and assistant professor of music. He previously taught middle school and high school choir in Goessel, Kan., and is currently completing a Doctor of Musical... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Deadline Extended to May 31st

Friday, May 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Have you taken the opportunity to give your input on your community? Answers from this survey will be reviewed during the second component of Mastermind McPherson County. The second component is to hold a leader's summit every year. This summit will be... Read More.

McPherson City Council Approves Changes Order to Northview Road Sidewalk Project Phase 2

Tuesday, May 2

MCPHERSON, Kan. – A change order on the Northview Road sidewalk project phase 2 was approved Tuesday by McPherson City Commissioners. The change involves design work for the addition of a drainage pipe in the south ditch, which will allow for the construction of... Read More.