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Buhler Mennonite Church Needs Volunteers Nov. 18

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — What better way to honor the Thanksgiving season than by helping those who are struggling to put food on their table?Buhler Mennonite Church and IdeaTek will need help packaging...

USD 308 Reports Enrollment Count Day Numbers for 2023-2024

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year, Kansas statute designates September 20 as Enrollment Count Day; the date that is used to determine the number of students regularly enrolled for funding purposes. As of September 20, 2023, USD 308 student population is 4,030....

Sterling College Homecoming Begins Thursday

By Sterling College  STERLING, Kan. — Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 12, alumni will travel back to Sterling College to experience the Homecoming 2023 festivities, many of which the community is invited to attend. On Thursday, Sterling College Theatre will present the opening...

Public Works to Begin Annual Waterline Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program

By City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning October 16th and lasting through November, the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be working to complete the annual waterline flushing and fire hydrant maintenance program. Some areas may experience discolored or cloudy...

One Man in Custody Following Five Hour Standoff in Marquette Tuesday

By Lucky Kidd MARQUETTE, Kan.  — One person is in custody after a five-hour standoff late Tuesday afternoon and evening in Marquette.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said this morning dispatch received several reports around 4:40 PM Tuesday...

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were...

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Ad Astra News HERINGTON, Kan.  — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11.The decision...

Crisis Drill Training

By Inman Police Chief, Bobby Herron INMAN, Kan.  — On Friday, October 13th, the Inman Police Department will be hosting a Crisis Drill Training. This Drill will encompass the area of Pleasant View home as well as various parts of the Inman School Buildings.Participants in...