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A musical based on a 1912 novel will make its Kansas premiere on the McPherson College stage. The McPherson College theatre department will present “Daddy Long Legs” on Nov. 21-23 in Mingenback Theatre, 1608 E. Euclid St.
TOPEKA – The state transportation agency says Kansas hit a 10-year high for deer-related crashes last year.
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At 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, Sandi Patty, one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time, takes the stage at the McPherson Opera House. With five Grammy® awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and 11 million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as “The Voice.”
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With the recent lower temperatures, the likely hood of morning dew being frozen on your vehicle’s windows or snow covering your windows has increased. We all know, frost and snow can obstruct a driver’s view through the windows unless removed before we drive. For everyone’s safety, drivers must be able to see other drivers and pedestrians as they navigate the roadways. Did you know, not only does cleaning frost and snow off all windows, mirrors, and lights increase safety, but it is also required by a Standard Traffic Ordinance?
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Monday Bowling Scores Nov. 11
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The McPherson Police Department will be hosting Coffee with a Cop from 8 to 10 a.m. on Nov. 20, at The Well, 101 N. Main St. in McPherson.
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The McPherson School board convened for a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the USD 418 Central Office. The meeting began with a number of routine items including a donation from the Class of 1974 to the Art Restoration Fund to clean the print and frame of The Castle By The Sea. Executive Director of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative Melissa Strathman presented a report detailing the events of a recent conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The remainder of the meeting was focused around the two topics of district curriculum and facility improvement planning.
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For over 25 years, legendary singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey has been riding across the Southwest spreading his message of Christmas cheer.
Read moreBy Managing Editor Teri L. Hansen The McPherson City Commission met Monday morning for regular session and here is what you need to know: Community Building Commissioners approved a motion to waive the fees associated with using the Community Building for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Community Dinners scheduled for Nov. 28 and Dec. 25. They also approved the purchase of an International Cleaning Equipment RS26 Rider Scrubber from Southwest Plus of Wichita for $15,618.75. With completion of the Community Building, the city will now be responsible for the floor maintenance in the multi-purpose room and gymnasium, the ICE Rider Scrubber
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