Arbor Day Celebration at Lakeside Park
On April 28, the City of McPherson Tree/Park Board and Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Class celebrated Arbor Day at Lakeside Park.
May 2023
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With the help of a thrilling nine-inning walk-off win, the McPherson High School softball team can call themselves undefeated AVCTL Division III champions for the second straight season following a doubleheader sweep of previously one-loss Mulvane Monday evening at Grant Complex. Last season, the Lady Pups ran the gauntlet by achieving a perfect 10-0 record in league play to claim the AVCTL-III title.
Moundridge 4-12 Art Shows
Kelsi Chisholm, Moundridge Grades 6-12 Art Teacher shared some of the results from the 4-12 Art Show on April 24 and the McPherson County Art Show the week before. “Reese Schmidt earned 2nd place for the Senior Scholarship Award at the McPherson County Art Show,” Chisholm said.
Kansas House, Senate pass ceremonial resolutions honoring 125th Anniversary of the Lindsborg Old Mill
The Kansas House of Representatives and the Kansas Senate unanimously passed two resolutions on April 26 that recognized the 125th anniversary in 2023 of the Smoky Valley Roller Mills building in Lindsborg, Kansas.
All Schools Day’s Betsy Ross retires from role of 45 years
The McPherson County All Schools Day Parade, was first established in 1914 and historical figures were represented in the parade by locals through the years, such as General McPherson, Uncle Sam, and Betsy Ross.
Bullpups overcome early struggles in Mulvane sweep
Three days removed from defeating the No. 1 ranked team in class 5A, the McPherson Bullpups baseball team continued its league dominance on Monday at Grant Complex by sweeping Mulvane and improving their season record to 12-4.
New sheriff in town: McPherson’s Kanitz takes over Moundridge basketball
For the first time in 36 years, a new face will head the Moundridge High School boys basketball team as previous McPherson assistant coach Dustan Kanitz has been selected to replace longtime and legendary coach Vance Unrau as the new head coach of the Wildcats.
Area roundup: County athletes hit final stretch
As the 2023 spring sports season begins to hit the final stretch before regionals and state playoffs, the McPherson County area schools continue to roll with the exception of a little weather. Despite having three teams losing out on a track/field meet due to weather as well as a couple of match ups on the diamond, the week of April 24 – 30 remained busy with a few track/ field meets, five baseball doubleheaders and a couple of softball matchups.
Greener Travel Choices
Travel, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of people’s lives. As concerns grow about the use of fossil fuels, climate change and the impact people have on the environment, more travelers are trying to make low-impact choices.
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