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U.S Senator tours PEM in McPherson to learn about the business and see how he can help

On Nov. 1, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kansas) took a tour of Plastics Extrusion Machinery LLC (PEM) in McPherson to find out if there is anything he can do to help the business continue to flourish. Moran met the PEM President/CEO, plus other directors, engineers, office staff and talked to as many of the workers behind the scenes of PEM that he could, getting to know where the workers were from and where they went to technical school.

Bulldogs earn back-to-back wins after St. Mary win

MCPHERSON – A tick in the win column has been a difficult commodity to come by for the McPherson Bulldogs football team this season, but back-to-back wins against Bethany and St. Mary have evened McPherson’s record at 4-4 with two games left in the season.

John Cammin Sr.

John H. Cammin, Sr., Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of McPherson: After a brief debate with Saint Peter, John Cammin Sr.

Vienna Boys Choir to perform at McPherson Opera House

The world-famous Vienna Boys Choir will perform at the McPherson Opera House on Monday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Vienna Boys Choir, renowned as one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for over 5 centuries, is a frequent visitor to North America, performing throughout the country in everything from houses of worship to great concert venues like New York’s Carnegie Hall and Chicago’s Symphony Hall.

William Jay Braden

McPherson, KS - William Jay Braden, 77, of McPherson passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 26th at his residence with his loving wife and family by his side.

McPherson Opera House

A reception was held on Oct. 27 in the Grand Ballroom of the McPherson Opera House for the new McPherson Opera House Executive Director, Karissa Hoffman.

Omega-3s are alpha fats; protecting your child from brain damage

Q: I’ve begun to worry about losing my mental edge -- and I’m only 48. Any dietary suggestions you can make that might help me stay sharp? -- Delores D., Westfield, New Jersey A: There are many dietary steps to take to make sure your blood flow to the brain doesn’t get obstructed by plaque-lined vessels and reduce your cognitive powers. You know my recommendations: No red or processed meats, no highly processed foods, no added sugars. Instead, focus on plant-based foods and healthy fats like olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids like ALA in walnuts and DHA and EPA that are found in fatty fish like salmon, herrings, anchovies and sardines.