YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR NEWS The Stroke Survivors social group meets almost every Saturday around 1 pm at Craft Coffee Parlor at 120 N Main Street in McPherson, Kans. The group is for stroke survivors and their family members to share their experiences with others who have gone through similar situations and to offer each other support on their journey to recovery.
Creative Hairlines in McPherson is once again open for business. The salon was closed for about two weeks due to a water leak that did a lot of damage to the floor on Aug. 30. The store is open and has brand new flooring.
104 South Main McPherson, - orchestrator shared the activities our used On Sept. 17, Twice Told Tales on 104 South Main Street, McPherson, Kans., will celebrate their 7-year birthday with a party open to the public from 10 am – 4 pm.
McPherson College public relations important McPherson benefit generosity student. Dean Trust to establish scholarship support The idea of “paying it forward” was important to Dean Coughenour,a 1951 graduate of McPherson College, and a recent gift made to the college will ensure that students benefit from the same generosity he received as astudent.
APT 6 Resale and Consignment Shop recently presented a check for $50,524.00 that was raised in this last fiscal year. Pictured from left to right are APT 6 Volunteer Manger, Susan Meng, and Opera House President, Denise O’Connor-Munsey. APT 5 is a non-profit business fully staffed by volunteers, who take in donated and consigned items and sell them to benefit the Opera House. Donations of furniture, accessories, jewelry, clothing, art, home goods and décor are greatly appreciated. Volunteers are also needed to sort inventory, assist with pricing, work the cash register, and display merchandise. The current shop hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 620-241-1952 or visit mcphersonoperahouse.org for more information. The McPherson Opera House is forever grateful to the dedicated volunteers that work diligently to maintain the shop and ensure the Opera House remains an asset to our community.
The state fair takes place in Hutchinson, Kansas. It began on September 9th and ends on September 18th.
NEWTON, IOWA -- McPherson native and author Lisa M. Lucero recently published her third novel, The Re-Creation of the Death Firm, a science fiction novel that is the sequel to her second book titled, The Death Firm.
MCPHERSON – With the help of a 55 million dollar funding campaign, McPherson College unveiled plans to invest in their largest building project in school history, which includes the construction of three new buildings on campus.
Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is asking the community for ideas for how to honor a more than 100-year-old elm tree on museum grounds that has to be removed, as well as putting out a special call for assistance in covering the unexpected expense. Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the museum, said that removing the tree is the last thing the museum wants to do, but that there is little choice.
During the Little River vs Rural Vista football game Friday, Sept. 10, People’s Bank and Trust sponsored a Veterans tailgate meal and a $100 yardline raffle. The raffle was a fundraiser for Little River High School Student Council. Community members who purchased a ticket picked a line on the football field and the one who chose the winning line won $100. Crissy Olander of Little River, Kansas picked the winning yard line. The prize was awarded to Olander by StuCo representative, Peyton Erickson. All proceeds from the raffle will be used to put on fun activities for the 22-23 school year. It was a great night to be a Redskin, as they started off with honoring veterans and ended the night beating Rural Vista 57-6.