January 13, 2020 – McPherson Buzz

Great Conversations with TED at the Public Library

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 108 Views McPherson Public Library

The McPherson Public Library is introducing a new initiative, called TED Circles, which is designed to encourage small group conversations about a variety of topics. The library has been designated as an approved TED Circles site, with Shannon Brake as the Circle host. Each TED Circle is unique and all are virtually connected through the TED Circles platform – making it possible for local conversations to reach a global scale. The January session will be held on Jan. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. The theme for January is: The Future.

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Player of the Week: Madi Moors

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 154 Views McPherson Middle School, Player of the week

Sports Editor Peter Holland Jr. When Madi Moors is wide open, chances are, it’s going in. In last Thursday’s win over Salina South Middle School, Moors led the eighth-grade A-team of the McPherson Middle School girls basketball team with 15 points, a season-high, for the eighth-grader. Today she is our Player of the Week, presented by the National Compliance Group. Moors was the A-team’s hot shooter as she made four of McPherson’s six three-pointers over Salina South. The A-team defeated Salina South 41-18 and is 11-1 this season. Moors averages 6.5 points a game. Do you want to nominate

Obituaries

Obituary: Lynnetta June “Lynn” Frazier

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 111 Views Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home

Lynnetta June “Lynn” Frazier, 79, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Saturday, January 11th, 2020 while in the company of family members, at McPherson Hospital.

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Thrash Gets Ready For All-Star Game

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 76 Views Bullpup Football, Mason Thrash, McPherson High school

Sports Editor Peter Holland Jr. ATLANTA, GA. — Before everyone gets ready for the College Football Playoff National Championship, all eyes will be on Mason Thrash, senior linebacker of McPherson High School, as he will play in the Blue-Grey All-American bowl tonight at 5 p.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Thrash will wear No. 35 on the Blue team. The senior linebacker hopes to get on the field and make enough highlight tapes as he continues his recruiting trail. So far Thrash has four college offers from McPherson College, Bethany College, Butler County Community College and Dodge City

Crime

McPherson Police Respond to Weekend Incidents

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 73 Views McPherson Police Department

This weekend McPherson Police Department officers responded to incidents in McPherson.

News

City Commission Recap Jan. 13

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 103 Views McPherson City Commission

The McPherson City Commission met Monday morning for regular session and here is what you need to know:

Crime

McPherson Municipal Court Convictions Week of Jan. 6

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 115 Views McPherson Municipal Court

McPherson Municipal Court Convictions Week of Jan. 6

Cases

McPherson County District Court Case Load Week of Jan. 13

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 329 Views McPherson County District Court

McPherson County District Court Case Load Week of Jan. 13

Education

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Accepting Applications for 2020 Awards Program

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Editor 76 Views Phi Kappa Phi

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society—is currently accepting applications for its 2020 awards program including Fellowships, Study Abroad Grants, Literacy Grants, Love of Learning Awards, Scholar/Artist and Distinguished Service Awards. These awards provide funding for graduate study, continuing education, professional development, studies abroad and local, national and international literacy initiatives.