McPherson Brief
August 11 2025
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County Development Valuations Exceed $3.9 Million in July
Planning and zoning permits include residential expansion and agricultural chicken barn construction.
Greg Loving
County Commission Delays Furniture Purchase for Building Project
Commissioners seek clarification on installation costs and sit-stand desk options before approving expenditure.
Greg Loving
City Fast-Tracks $66K Paving Project on Myers Street Before School Year
Commission approves emergency funding to complete work on school bus route ahead of schedule.
Greg Loving
McPherson Public Schools Announce August 2025 Meal Menus
McPherson USD 418 has released its breakfast and lunch menus for the remainder of August 2025
Molli Fawl
McPherson High School Achieves Prestigious Charter Status from National Speech & Debate Association
Highest Honor Recognizes School’s Excellence in Competition, Service, and Student Development
Molli Fawl
McPherson Youth Fitness Program Announces Schedule Changes for Fall 2025
FYR Mac-Town Adapts Programming to Better Serve County’s Young Athletes
Teri Hansen
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Teen Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash in Saline County
SALINA, Kan. — A 19-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday evening following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Burma Road and Crawford Street in Saline County. Colton D. Bettenbrock of Brookville was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after the 5:30 p.m. crash, according to the Kansas Highway
Teri Hansen
American Legion Post 140 to Host ‘Boots and Bling’ Mother-Daughter Event
LINDSBORG, Kan. – American Legion Post 140 will host “Boots and Bling, It’s A Classy Girl Thing,” a special mother-daughter event on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the post located at 524 E State Street. The event is designed for mothers and daughters
Teri Hansen
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Greg Loving
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