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Mac Senior Center to Close for Repairs

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Senior Center will be temporarily closing starting Monday (7-28) in order to allow for some construction projects and remediation of mold in a contained area resulting from recent storms including the June 17th flood.The construction part of the work... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $145k to Support Senior Volunteer Service

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) is pleased to announce that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP) grant of $145,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will support the presence of RSVP volunteers and events... Read More.

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support.Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Area Senior Living and Care Organizations Announce Affiliation Plans

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Two area senior living and care organizations – Bluestem Communities, headquartered in North Newton, and The Cedars in McPherson – have announced an affiliation that will strengthen non-profit senior services opportunities in south central Kansas.  The Cedars, a life plan community... Read More.

Master Gardeners to Offer Substitute for Senior Voucher Program

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Kansas Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher distribution this summer, McPherson County's Master Gardeners and Friends are stepping up to fill the void.That group is making available punch cards that can be used at... Read More.

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Lyons High School senior who was to graduate this weekend was killed Thursday evening in a car-semi crash in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Nathaniel (Nate) Dold of Sterling was eastbound on K-156 about 3 ½ miles northeast... Read More.