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ReUse It Center Volunteer of the Month: Norm Burgess

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Norm Burgess has been volunteering at The ReUse It Center since 2017. He works in receiving accepting donations 3 times a week.  What the ReUse It Center means to Burgess: “I...

Newton Photo Contest Accepting Entries

By the City of Newton  NEWTON, Kan. — The annual Best of Newton Photo Contest is now open.The contest has two categories this year: the Open category and People of Newton. The feature...

Hyatt Life Sciences Live Broadcast and Open House

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio and guests Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located...

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender.This will replace a 41-year-old military style...

Pickup Linked to Missing City Clerk Found Sunday, Body Inside

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan.  — A pickup truck linked to missing interim Peabody City Clerk Jonathan Clayton was found Sunday afternoon just outside Newton, with a body inside. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has joined the Harvey County...

Marquette Woman Wins County Adult Spelling Bee

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Adult Spelling Bee went 12 rounds Friday night before Gayle Nelson of Marquette came away as the county's top speller.Nelson correctly spelled finagle after correctly spelling...