As the dust cleared from Kansas high school sub-state basketball tournaments, a light shined bright on three McPherson County schools other than McPherson as the Canton-Galva Lady Eagles, the Moundridge Wildcats and the Elyria Christian Eagles all won sub-state championships and punched tickets to state tournament.
On March 2, Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc had an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new location at 121 E. Euclid in McPherson.
The February meeting of the Country Cousins 4-H club was held on Feb.7, 2023, at the Groveland Christian Church. The meeting was called to order by club Co-President Macy Reiff. The meeting started with the 4-H pledge and the pledge of Allegiance, which were led by Owen Sawyer and Nora Reiff.
A McPherson business with deep roots in the community is making a significant investment in McPherson College’s most ambitious building campaign. Peoples Bank and Trust has committed $500,000 toward the college’s signature building project – the Campus Commons. In appreciation of the gift, the third-floor Welcome Center in the building will be named the People’s Bank and Trust Welcome Center.
Mai Thy Jesseph is USD 418’s food service manager and kitchen manager at McPherson Middle School. Jesseph has been working in child nutrition for ten years, eight of which have been in public schools.
The McPherson Community Coalition and McPherson County Community Foundation in conjunction with parents and other area organizations are seeking input to foster change in the county’s childcare. Discussions with schools, local law enforcement, and parents brought to light the lack of quality, affordable childcare in McPherson County.
Written by Central Christian College of Kansas students, alumni, and staff last semester, and based on the original, Arabian Nights will be showing in the Greer Auditorium at 7 p.m. March 9, 10, and 11. Admission is free.
Ladies Reading Circle met at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Senior Center.
Chapter AY of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 7:00 pm, in the home of Janis Sigle, for a regular business meeting.
A day filled with free gardening information for homeowners and gardeners has been scheduled for Saturday, March 11th. The Hutchinson Horticulture Club organizes and sponsors this event as their educational project for the community. It is being held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 407 East 12th just west of the Cosmosphere. After not holding a Gathering for the past 2 years, the Club is pleased to host the event this year. This would have been the 34th year for this annual event.