Hit the trails
Breakbox:8:30 a.m.
Tammy Johnson
Warner shares letter to McPherson City Commission
Mayor Tom Brown, Et Al,I am a Follower of Jesus.
Earth Day, April 22, 2024
Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental education and protection.
Multi-sport athlete Unruh relishes spring season
Special to The McPherson SentinelMOUNDRIDGE, Kansas – She’s called the ultimate competitor by Moundridge Wildcat track coach Brian Holloway.There’s a reason Wildcat athlete Cammi Unruh is Her, that one standout who’s All-Everything for her school.
McPherson Area Emergency Logs
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Lady Pups drop state title rematch amidst busy week
A rematch of last year’s class 4A state softball championship game between McPherson and Wamego took place at Grant Sports Complex on Friday and despite the Lady Pups losing the rematch 3-1, McPherson came away from Friday’s quad with a split.The 2023 4A softball state champion was decided in a one-run game as Wamego defeated McPherson 1-0 in a thriller.
Bullpups complete six games in six days
A second quad in three days resulted in the same record for the McPherson baseball team after coming away with a split, losing game one 9-1 to Iola and winning game two 4-2 over El Dorado on Friday, April 19.Three days prior to Friday’s competition at Grant Sports Complex, McPherson hosted its first quad of the season by welcoming in Rose Hill, Emporia and Great Bend.
Chamber offers volunteer opportunities
The McPherson Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the new volunteer section of their website in honor of National Volunteer Week, which takes place from April 21–27.
Area roundup: Three county track and field athletes lead state
It was another busy week for the McPherson County has the six smaller schools had 29-plus events played out.With just a couple of weeks left in the regular track/field season before regional and state meets, three area athletes currently lead the state in an event according to KsMileSplit.com.
Students awarded scholarships
Four McPherson College students receive KICF Scholarshipsprovided by McPherson College Four McPherson College students were among 21 from independent colleges in Kansas who received scholarships from The Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF), celebrating the diverse and talented student community committed to excellence, virtue, and integrity.Rhyan Lucas, a biochemistry major from Shawnee, Kan., was awarded the New Horizons Scholarship, recognizing students from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation students.Emily Peterson, accounting & finance major from Canton, Kan., was awarded the William Tschudy Scholarship for Business & Public Service, recognizing a student planning a graduate education to use business skills in service of the public.Taylor Starr, a graphic design & studio art major from Newton, Kan., received the Future Leaders in the Arts scholarship.Kenzie Cooper, an elementary education major from Wamego, Kan., received the Future Leaders in Education scholarship.The Kansas Independent College Foundation received over 105 nominations for the annual merit-based scholarships.