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McPherson County Commission Notes: Commissioners Discuss Burn Ban Process

Tuesday, April 11

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The imposition of burn bans in McPherson County will continue to be handled on a district-by-district basis. McPherson County Emergency Management and Communications Director Julie McClure told several ranchers began burning pastures following the lifting of a burn ban late last... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Seeking OMEGA Nominations

Monday, April 10

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The OMEGA Award was created by the McPherson Chamber in 2005 to recognize 8th-grade students in McPherson County for making a difference in our community through their compassionate gestures, positive attitudes, considerate actions and courage to overcome life’s challenges. "Goodness is about... Read More.

McPherson Boys Take 4th in Highly Competitive Goddard Invitational

Monday, April 10

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio GODDARD, Kan. - The John Markham Spring Classic is one of the most highly touted tennis tournaments in Kansas. Saturday, the Bullpups tested themselves against some of the best teams in all classes, finishing 4th out of 16 teams. “The... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Land Annexation Approved

Wednesday, April 5

McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved the annexation of just over a three-acre strip of land along E Northview Rd. The annexation was petitioned for by property owner Glenn Hoover and is located just to the west of his Veranda development.... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Names Cara Schrag as Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School

Wednesday, April 5

McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Public Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Cara Schrag will serve as the Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School for the 2023/24 school year. Ms. Schrag currently serves as the building principal at McCandless Elementary in Hutchinson and is eager to... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Notes: Public Works Preparing for Road Work

Tuesday, April 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - Road work season is approaching, and McPherson County Public Works Director Tom Kramer told County Commissioners Monday that the county's asphalt plant should be in operation by the end of the week. Kramer said nearly all calibration work on the plant... Read More.

McPherson College to Show Car at Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance

Tuesday, April 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - A vision, 10 years in the making, has come true for students, alumni, and employees of the McPherson College Automotive Restoration program — the only four-year bachelor’s degree program for automotive restoration in the nation. The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely... Read More.

McPherson County Matching Event Raises $590,000 For Local Organizations

Friday, March 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 6-10 over $590,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of 44 county nonprofits. This total breaks the record of... Read More.

March’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Cheryl Malm

Thursday, March 30

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the March 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Cheryl Malm is in her final year of teaching after 32 years total, spending 27 years at McPherson High School in the... Read More.

Miss Kansas 2022 Ayanna Hensley Shares Her Story as Part of McPherson Optimist’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. – To say Miss Kansas 2022 Ayanna Hensley did not have the best of early childhoods would be an understatement. Hensley shared her story with members of the McPherson Optimist Club and special guests Tuesday during the... Read More.

McPherson Lady Swimmers Qualify 400 Freestyle Relay in Second Place Finish at Andover Tuesday

Wednesday, March 29

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio ANDOVER, Kan. - For the second straight meet, the Bullpup Swim team finished second, recording several new best times trailing only Andover in the team standings. The team of Adyson Wiens, Gracy Hubbard, Clarea Williams and Danica Brunk became state... Read More.

McPherson College Announces New Director of Athletics

Wednesday, March 29

McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson College announces Josh Daume will join the Bulldog Athletic Department as the new director of athletics. Daume has 20 years of experience in NCAA Division I athletics. “I look forward to welcoming Josh to McPherson College,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider.... Read More.