In the McPherson baseball community, the weekend of June 9 through June 10 ended in another championship as the annual Kaiden Schroeder Memorial Tournament took place and saw the McPherson 17U summer baseball team defend its title with a perfect 5-0 record in the tournament.
Sandra Lorraine “Sandy” Garber, 66, of Marquette passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. Sandy was born November 3, 1956 in Salina, KS to the late Robert and the late Alice (Terry) Martin. After graduating high school in 1975, Sandy married Robert D. Garber. Sandy worked for a while as a school cafeteria worker, but was primarily and wife and mother. She is survived by her daughter: Melissa Garber of McPherson, KS; sister: Robin Albers (Roy) of Smolan, KS; brothers: Charles Martin of Marquette, KS, Scott Martin of Marquette, KS, and LeRoy Martin of Marquette, KS; as well as grandchildren: Robert Faircloth and Makenzie Faircloth; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son: Samuel Garber. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13 from 5-7PM at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS. The funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at Elim Lutheran Church, 403 N Lincoln St, Marquette, KS with Pastor Amy Kay Pavlovich officiating.
Aaron Spare, a 31-year-old resident of McPherson, was traveling north on I-135 on June 3 when he struck a deer close to mile marker 87. The deer was killed when it went through Spare’s 2010 Toyota Corolla’s windshield. Spare is fine.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun a resurfacing project on about 13 miles of U.S. 56 in McPherson County. A mill and overlay on U.S. 56 will occur from the K-153/U.S. 56 junction and continue west to the Rice/McPherson County line. During construction, flaggers and a pilot car will direct one lane of traffic through the work zone. Drivers should be prepared for a delay of up to 15 minutes and plan extra time in their travel schedules. Pearson Construction LLC. of Wichita is the prime contractor for this $4.7 million project which is scheduled for completion by September, weather permitting. KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.
Monday, June 5 12:53 a.m. McPherson Police performed an animal welfare check on E.
Nearly 4,000 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2023 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans.
Sunday School, and served as the church security contact. He was a good and faithful servant of God and was strengthened by his faith throughout his life. More often than not, Doug could be spotted wearing the color purple and spent many fall Saturdays Douglas Steven “Doug” cheering on his K-State Wildcats traveling to games in Anderson, 69, of Lindsborg Manhattan, on the road, and bowl games. His purple passed away Sunday, June pickup truck is recognizable to all of Lindsborg and he 4, 2023. Doug was born was easy to spot on game day in his lucky purple camo pants.
Canton Stars and Stripes Military Museum, 104 W. Allen, in Canton. Exhibits include memorabilia from all military branches. Open for all Military and Patriotic Holidays or by appointment. 620-628-4484 Galva Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, in Galva. Documenting Galva’s history as well as surrounding country schools, displays of past businesses, and information regarding the Cherokee and Santa Fe Trail. Hours: 1st Sunday: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; 2nd Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon; 3rd Thursday: 7 p.m.-9 p.m., or by appointment. 620-654-3343 Inman Museum, 101 N. Main, in Inman. Sunday 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., or by appointment. 620-585-6756 or 620-585-6477. The museum has a life-size village square with six buildings constructed with 100-year-old materials, a restored train deport complete with a caboose, and a full early prairie homestead. www.inmanmuseum.com.
Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore with the McPherson Housing Coalition (MHC) presented commissioners with the economic impact statement for the Coalition. MHC adds approximately 3 million dollars to the county economy per year.
of Every Saturday Now Through October 28th McPherson County Farmer’s Market – 8 a.m.- 12 noon at McPherson County Extension in the Blue Roundtop Building, 600 W. Woodside.