McPherson County’s top adult spellers will take center stage on Friday, August 15, for the Third Annual McPherson County Adult Library Spelling Bee, held at Smoky Valley Distillery from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event brings together finalists from across the county in a celebration of community, literacy, and friendly competition.
The McPherson Opera House has announced its next lineup of entertainment. They ar3e offering a lineup of movies and live performances that tap into nostalgia and musical energy.
McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden presented the McPherson City Commission with the 2024 Crime Index Statistics from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with a comparison to McPherson’s crime statistics. The report highlights a continued decline in major crimes across the city.
In June, the McPherson Senior Center received a $10,000 grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation’s general grants cycle.
This summer’s Rural Appreciation Picnic brought together families, farmers, and community members to celebrate the people who keep agriculture strong in McPherson County. Now hosted by the McPherson County Farm Bureau, the event continues a long tradition that began with the Chamber of Commerce’s Agricultural Committee.
Chapter AY of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm, for a regular business meeting, in the home of Ruth Fraser. Co Hostesses were Annette Karr and Amy Bower.
As July winds down and National Park and Recreation Month come to a close, outdoor spaces across McPherson County are always open. Nature isn’t confined to a calendar; it is a way of life.
On July 8, 52-year-old Matthew Dudte pleaded no contest in Marion County District Court to five felony charges in a case spanning over a decade.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A Thursday morning fire in the 1000 block of South Ash left a residence heavily damaged and likely beyond repair, after flames ignited on a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
After weeks of anticipation and one weather-induced delay, the McPherson Public Library’s World of Color Fun Run finally splashed into action on July 12 at Wall Park. The original event was scheduled for June 14 but was postponed due to severe storms in the area.