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Match challenge exceeds expectations

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum finished out 2023 strong, with $87,945 raised in the Museum Membership Match Challenge in November and December.Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the museum, said it was a great way to wrap up a year that saw 125th anniversary celebration since the construction of the 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills.“This was a milestone year, and the support shown to us by our entire community of supporters was amazing,” Lynam said.

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Two arrested after chase

Two people were arrested after a chase in McPherson County ended in Moundridge on January 5.According to the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle on Interstate 135 around 9:57 p.m.

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ReUse It makes donations

The ReUse It Center sent 2023 out on a high note by donating an additional $30,000 to community nonprofits.ReUse It was able to make the extra donations thanks to McPherson Community members shopping more in the store.

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Become ‘nut’orious for simple pecan brownies

Spice Up Your Life is a weekly recipe column by Lindsey Young, who describes herself as an enthusiastic amateur cook and can be reached through her website at spiceupkitchen.net.We had a bit of a scaled-down celebration for Christmas this year, with several of our family members traveling outside of Kansas, so I very carefully considered what treats I would be making.Normally, I overdo it with several types of candies and baked goods to share, but knowing that our group would be a bit smaller, I promised myself I would stick to only three things.Well, I had to, of course, make my yearly batch of peppernuts.

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