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Tracy Lynn Rhea, 44, of Canton, Kansas passed away at 12:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31st, 2020 unexpectedly at McPherson Hospital, McPherson. Tracy was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 2, 1975, a daughter of Lauren Hamm and Paulette (Campbell) Boeh. Tracy attended Hillsboro Grade School, Hillsboro Junior High  and Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Kansas. Tracy enjoyed Joking with friends, her dogs , her truck and spending time with her friends and family. Tracy Lynn Hamm was united in marriage to Heath Eugene Rhea on February 14, 1997 in McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson,

NASHVILLE, TN — Talin Goebel of McPherson (67460) qualified for the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 53 percent of Belmont’s 6,313 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “This achievement for the spring semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19: Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Or at least two of these symptoms: Fever Chills Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain Headache Sore throat New loss of taste or smell This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. For more information go to http://www.cdc.gov.

The second half of McPherson County real estate and personal property taxes deadline is May 11th. At this time regardless of the expiration of the state order or other county offices opening, property tax payments will only be accepted by mail, online, or phone — no in office transactions will be taking place. A May 11 post mark is accepted as timely payment. Below are the ways to reach us or make payment. Phone: 620-241-3664 Email: taxstaff@mcpcoks.us Online: http://www.mcpcoks.us Mail: McPherson County Treasurer PO Box 1206 McPherson, KS 67460 Teresa Nelson, County Treasurer

Commissioners voted unanimously that all County Buildings will be locked with no public access allowed, unless by appointment with specific departments, effective at 12:00 p.m. March 25, 2020.  Business will be conducted by phone, online correspondence or mail until further notice.  This excludes the Law Enforcement Center, which has posted its own public entrance policies.  Contact information for each department within the McPherson County Courthouse will be posted at all entrances.  Contact information and announcements for County Departments are also being updated on the County website  www.mcphersoncountyks.us