May 5, 2020 – McPherson Buzz

Daily 911 for 5/4/20

May 5, 2020 Buzz Staff 78 Views

Fire and Police personnel responded to East Olive Street for a report of a small outside fire at 4:48 am. Police personnel responded to South Gildersleeve for a report of a past theft/attempted theft at 8:33 am. Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to 13th Avenue for a report of a past burglary/home invasion at 9:37 am. Police personnel responded to South Main Street for a report of past theft/attempted theft at 10:41 am. Police personnel responded to North Maxwell Street for an urgent welfare check at 10:52 am. Police personnel responded to Hummingbird Drive for a report of a past damage/vandalism/mischief

News

McPherson Hospital Offers Covid-19 Screening Clinic

May 5, 2020 Editor 248 Views

McPherson Hospital shares that it is continuing to coordinate a screening clinic for coronavirus. The test administered is approved by the CDC and KDHE, and the sample is collected by a trained medical professional which results in the most reliable testing available. Patients may access the clinic by contacting their primary care provider (PCP) or McPherson Hospital at 620-241-2250. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, or diarrhea. Anyone with some or all of these symptoms should contact their primary care provider.

Education

Nominate An 8th Grader For The OMEGA Award

May 5, 2020May 4, 2020 Editor 123 Views

Although so many traditional celebrations have been cancelled due to safety concerns during the pandemic, the McPherson Chamber of Commerce will still be honoring 8th grade students for their courage, compassion and service. The Outstanding McPherson Area Eighth Grade Award (OMEGA) is a long standing tradition that coincides with the origin of All Schools Day, to recognize 8th grade students. Each year 8th graders from McPherson County are nominated by their teachers, youth pastors and neighbors for the OMEGA award and are recognized by the McPherson Chamber during May Fete. This year we won’t have a public format to give

Education

Caroline Beckman of Lindsborg Graduates from Cedarville University

May 5, 2020May 4, 2020 Editor 136 Views

CEDARVILLE, OH (05/04/2020)– Caroline Beckman of Lindsborg, KS graduated from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music during the 124th annual commencement held May 2, 2020. Cedarville University, located between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,380 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.