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Secretary Schwab announces kick-off for the first statewide election in 2024
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the kickoff for the first statewide election in 2024, the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP).Last week marked the first important deadline of the March 19, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary when the Republican and Democratic parties notified the Secretary of State’s Election Division that they would be participating in the preference primary.
Parade of Lights brings out community
Lakeside Park isn’t only home to a fantastic light display put on by The McPherson Park Department and the City of McPherson, this year it also hosted the McPherson Parade of Lights.This is the third year Casey Lee and Chad Mock have organized the event.
StepMC shares stories
Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County (STEPMC) is a local nonprofit committed tobuilding relationships that transform lives and move our community beyond poverty.
StepMC celebrates graduates
StepMC participants mark the completion of their first step to better lives this Thursday, December 7.“Getting Ahead graduation at STEPMC is such an emotional and hope-filled night.
Griggs turns love of music into love of teaching
Nicholas Griggs, Director of Choirs at McPherson High School has been teaching for 18 years.
Caseworker in the Community Event planned
A staff member of Congressman Tracey Mann will be present at the Caseworker in the Community event on Wednesday, December 13 at the McPherson Public Library, which is located at 214 W.
Commissioners change floodplains
McPherson County Commissioners approved changes recommended by the Planning Commission for subdivision regulation and floodplain management along with revisions to zoning regulations and the official zoning map.Changes to subdivision regulations add requirements related to water availability through private wells and rural water districts as well as a requirement for soil surveys to determine on-site wastewater disposal options.The removal of a variance requirement for construction of non-residential structures in floodplains reflects a change adopted by the Kansas Division of Water Resources.All modifications made since 2009 are included in the zoning laws, along with changes to the sign regulations to conform to rulings from the Supreme Court.
Dinner seeks volunteers
Ron Peters presented McPherson City Commissioners with an update on the Community Thanksgiving dinner at Tuesday’s meeting.
Local non-profit offers unique approach to Giving Tuesday
Over the past decade, Giving Tuesday has inspired donors to give billions of dollars to charities across the world.