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On October 10, operations at the McPherson County Courthouse were abruptly halted when a bomb threat prompted an immediate evacuation.

The vision for Countryside RV, Boat and Self Storage began over a year ago when Tim and Jenny Cheatham purchased the property north of McPherson at 1638 16th Avenue, Tim told the crowd gathered for the new business’s Chamber Connection and Ribbon Cutting October 3rd.The Cheathams chose to build Countryside on the outskirts of town to accommodate large storage needs like RVs and boats.

Laurie Ek has been named Mortgage Loan Officer at The Citizens State Bank in McPherson.Capping 16-1/2 years at Home State Bank, which changed its name to The Citizens State Bank this summer, Ek began as a teller and bookkeeper and then worked her way into the mortgage department in 2010, where she is looking forward to her new role.“I’m looking forward to learning even more in the real estate world,” Ek said.

The McPherson Public Library’s Family Feud event kicked off with a bang on its first night, drawing enthusiastic participants and spectators alike.

The rise of pickleball’s popularity has spawned tournaments across the country.