MCPHERSON – It may not seem like it at first glance, but the Cedars Retirement Community and a group of goats have something in common as the Cedars hired a goat rental company to give their grass a more natural cut and to help prevent unwanted invasive species
LANE COUNTY, Kansas — This time of year, the wheat growing in this part of western Kansas should be thighhigh and lush green. But as a months-long drought continues to parch the region, many fields tell a different story.
Unlike the telecom world of today, letters were the only way to stay in touch with loved ones during times of conflict. This process was made faster by the creation of V-Mail, which significantly sped up the speed, security, and shipping costs of correspondence between battlefront soldiers and their communities at home in the states.
Wellington City Councilman, Rick Roitman recently was able to share an important letter that gave a glimpse into how loved ones communicated during WWII. Roitman, a retired US Navy Commander, served for 27 years and on this occasion honored a fellow Navy man, Bob Rice, by reading a letter he had written from his ship during WWII.
McPHERSON, KAN. – Lola Hipp was recognized by the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) for excellence in academics, character, and integrity, along with her commitment to the value of a private college education in Kansas. She was among 20 students from private colleges across the state to receive the Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship presented by KICF.
(Our series of “Profiles of McPherson County Business Leaders” highlights Tom Brown) MCPHERSON – We look to introduce you to another of our ‘Profile of McPherson County Business Leaders’ with a look at the Mayor of McPherson, Tom Brown, a man working to maintain the traditional ‘can do’ culture of the community. Mayor Brown has been in office overseeing the city of McPherson since April of 2009 it what has been the only true government type position he has held in his career.
MCPHERSON – Besides the obvious no school factor, Summer brings along many traditions in both families and communities each year it rolls around. This year, one of those traditions show their face once again as churches put on their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs.
MCPHERSON – For the first time since 1985, McPherson has a new head honcho running the local radio stations as Hutchinson’s Ad Astra Radio officially became the owners of 96.7 FM KBBE and 98.9 FM and 1540 AM KNGL on June 1 after FCC approved the transfer of ownership.
Compassion fatigue describes the physical, emotional and psychological impact of helping others through experiences of stress or trauma and often taking on some of their trauma yourself, according to WebMD.
TOPEKA — Republican gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt waited until the filing deadline Wednesday to announce his selection of a U.S. Senate aide as his running mate in the 2022 campaign.