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Newton to apply for TA grant
NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission authorized an application to the Kansas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant to extend the Sand Creek Bike Path. The project would extend bike path from the Sand Creek dam south along the creek...
McPherson shuts down Irish to end season
The Chapman High School baseball team had its season come to an end this week at the hands of the two-time defending Class 4A State Champions McPherson Bullpups. The Bullpups struck early on the second inning to score twice enroute to the 11-1 semifinal victory. They added two runs in the third, a single run in the fourth, five in the sixth and finally a run-rule walk off run in the sixth.
Halstead bond passes
HALSTEAD, Kan. — Voters in Halstead-Bentley USD 440 passed a bond Tuesday that will add additions and improvements to multiple USD 440 schools. The bond was passed 352 to 321. The bond of no more than $28,500,000 will go toward:. Bentley Primary School. • Build New Secure Entrance and...
Street closure in Newton starts Wednesday
NEWTON, Kan. — SE 14th Connector (colloquially known as Beer Can Alley) will be closed to all traffic between Logan and Spencer beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, as the contractor, Pearson Construction, begins work on the new SE 10th Street intersection. The new intersection is being built...
Hillsboro discusses road improvements
Road improvements were the topic of discussion at the Tuesday, May 7 Hillsboro City Council meeting. The estimated cost for the road projects on Adams, S. Wilson and S. Lincoln is $1.56 million and will be paid in general obligation bonds. The council took four separate actions to move the...
Newton park proposal revealed Tuesday
NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission, USD 373 Board of Education, and Newton Recreation Commission will hold a joint public work session at 5 p.m. May 14 at the Meridian Center to hear about a proposal for improvements to Themian Park. A citizen group is fundraising for improvements...
Bethany adds two to business department; plans to offer MBA
LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished faculty to its Business Department. Edwin Quinn, DBA, and Frank Gersich, Ed.D, CPA, join the faculty, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to fortify the department's commitment to academic excellence and innovative business education. Quinn joins...
Free Shred Day in McPherson Saturday
MCPHERSON, Kan. — The Citizens State Bank in McPherson is hosting a Free Shred Day Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at 223 N. Main. Each customer can bring up to 3 office boxes of papers to shred. No staples or paper clips, please. The event will last until...
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