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# McPherson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-brief-44/
- Published: 2025-08-20T13:10:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:34.000Z
- Description: August 20 2025
- Author: Molli Fawl
- Tags: mcj, email

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## McPherson news (click me!)

[McPherson local news summaryWeek of August 20 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1406.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-118-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-local-news-summary/)

[Galva Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash at McPherson Intersection65-year-old motorcyclist killed after colliding with turning SUV Saturday morning![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1398.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-204.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/galva-man-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-at-mcpherson-intersection/)

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## McPherson sports

[McPherson City FC 2014 Claims Victory at Beat the Heat TournamentYouth squad edges Oklahoma Energy FC on head-to-head tiebreaker to capture Edmond crown![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1401.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7778.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-city-fc-2014-claims-victory-at-beat-the-heat-tournament/)

[Bullpup Girls Golf Season Preview: All-State Duo Returns for Another Title RunKuhn, Buschbom lead experienced squad after historic third-place state finish![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1403.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpup-girls-golf-season-preview-all-state-duo-returns-for-another-title-run/)

[Bullpup Soccer Season Preview: Experienced Squad Eyes State Tournament RunBoys team returns key players after Regional Final loss to eventual state champions![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1404.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--8-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/bullpup-soccer-season-preview-experienced-squad-eyes-state-tournament-run/)

[Moundridge Volleyball Season Preview: Wildcats Return Strong Core After 30-Win CampaignAll-league duo of Unruh and Hecox lead experienced squad eyeing another deep playoff run![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1402.ico)citizen journalTreg Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/image0--9-.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moundridge-volleyball-season-preview-wildcats-return-strong-core-after-30-win-campaign/)

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## Other

[McPherson County Jail LogsAugust 18-19![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1399.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL--E-2025-02-09-16.37.38---A-jail-inmate-wearing-an-orange-jumpsuit-standing-behind-metal-bars-in-a-prison-cell.-The-inmate-has-a-serious-expression--gripping-the-bars-with-both-28.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-county-jail-logs-29/)

[McPherson ObituariesAugust 17-19![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1400.ico)citizen journalMolli Fawl![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL-E-2024-11-27-16.14.18---A-single-lit-memorial-candle-in-a-serene-and-reflective-setting.-The-candle-is-tall--white--and-placed-on-a-simple--elegant-holder.-The-background-is-88.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-obituaries-50/)

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## County news 

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## Opinion

[Farm fit summerKim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer & rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1405.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kim-Baldwin-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/farm-fit-summer/)

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