Pond management opportunity
Drought conditions led to serious problems this past summer. Many producers were faced with the expense of hauling water and dealing with blue green algae outbreaks in those ponds that did maintain...
View ArticleConsider windbreaks to shelter livestock
Established tree windbreaks sheltering beef and dairy cattle operations can save producers money on feed costs, weight loss and milk production during the winter months.
View ArticleHoliday light display a tradition for Jacob
Judges had a hard time deciding on a winner in the first week of the McPherson Holiday Light Contest last night as the whole town was lit up beautifully for the holidays.
View ArticleAg minute: Cold Weather, Dry Soils Raise Questions About Survival of Wheat
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A combination of very low temperatures, dry soils and poorly developed wheat has created concern about the current wheat crop’s survival, said Jim Shroyer, K-State Research and...
View ArticlePoll results: Chaplaincy program
Do you think the city should continue the police chaplaincy program?
View ArticleAg minute: EPA Approves Pathway for Ethanol Produced from Grain Sorghum
After significant review and analysis, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that grain sorghum ethanol qualifies as a renewable fuel under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)...
View ArticleEvent of the day: Photo exhibit
Visit the “Unknown: Mystery Portraits from the Linn Peterson Collection.” today at the McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin. The exhibit is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5...
View ArticleWeather, Dec. 13, 2012
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View ArticleOnly in Print, Dec. 13, 2012
The following stories can only be seen in the Dec. 13, 2012 print edition of the McPherson Sentinel.Area recordsPage A2Lost in Suburbia: A pressing issuePage A4Davidson: Food substitutions during the...
View Article7th-grade sports to be added next year
The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education approved the addition of seventh-grade sports for the 2012-2014 school year during its regular meeting Monday.
View ArticleProgram renovates induction house
The McPherson-based Omega Project is working to renovate a house that will serve as a new induction house for the program.
View ArticleWeather, Dec. 14, 2012
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View ArticleWeather, Dec. 15, 2012
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View ArticleWeather, Dec. 16, 2012
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View ArticlePeoples seeks to acquire Citizens Community
Peoples Bank and Trust has made an application to the FDIC to acquire the Citizens Community Bank Branch in McPherson from Citizens State Bank of Wisner, Neb.
View ArticleCounty approves purchase of steel for bridge repairs
McPherson County Commissioners approved a request by Public Works Director Tom Maier for steel beams from Salina Steel during its meeting Tuesday.
View ArticleGalva Council approves raise for city employees
The Galva City Council approved a request on Dec. 3 to provide a 4 percent straight across raise for all city employees on hourly, overtime, and insurance allowance. The request came during the council...
View ArticleAg minute: 2012 Census of Agriculture Mails to Kansas Farmers and Ranchers Today
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Kansas Field Office announced that the 2012 Census of Agriculture was mailed to Kansas farmers and ranchers Tuesday.
View ArticleOnly in Print, Dec. 20, 2012
The following stories can only be seen in the Dec. 20, 2012 print edition of the McPherson Sentinel.Area recordsPage A2Lost in Suburbia: Ho-ho-hoping you have a healthy holiday! Page A4Davidson:...
View ArticlePlanning board approves site for cell tower
The McPherson County Planning Board approved a special-use permit for American Tower Corporation for the construction of a 345-foot Telecommunications tower during the board’s meeting on Monday night.
View ArticleYouth participate in new exercise classes
Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions address eating habits and exercise.For some local youth, a class they have been taking at the McPherson Family YMCA has given them a fitness head start...
View ArticleWeather, Dec. 20, 2012
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View ArticleEvent of the day: "Home Alone" at the library
Teen Christmas Movie Night- 5-7 p.m. today at the McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin; “Home Alone” – MuVChat showing where audience can use cell phones to text comments about the movie that will...
View ArticleInman to raise trash rates in 2013
Plans to increase trash rates for the 2013 year by 25 or 26 cents per cart per month were announced during the Dec. 17 Inman City Council meeting.
View ArticleGalva police chief reports thefts
Police Chief Staci Curl reported to the Galva City Council on Dec. 3 about a string of thefts at the trailer park in the 400 block of James Street in Galva.
View Article'First Fridays' to support learning at all ages
Go ahead and set aside the first Friday of every month right now — McPherson College already has events planned.
View ArticleDessert recipe: Frozen Cranberry Pie with Candied Almonds
Frozen Cranberry Pie with Candied Almonds
View ArticleAg minute: Drought Response and 2013 Preparation for Kansas
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback convened a meeting Thursday of Kansas leaders to discuss the persistent drought and the toll it is continuing to take on Kansas. Plans for 2013 were identified to assist...
View ArticleOnly in Print, Dec. 21, 2012
The following stories can only be seen in the Dec. 21, 2012 print edition of the McPherson Sentinel.Area recordsPage A4Ramsey: When can we give more?Page A6Shop local: The Cook’s NookPage B6
View ArticleChristmas books a lasting tradition
Amid shelves of countless words, pictures and stories are a few books that have stood the test of time.
View ArticleFoundation helps put AEDs in patrol, fire vehicles
Dr. James Prescott started May 17 with back pain. He didn’t think too much about it because back pain was fairly common for him.
View ArticleFamily activities during holiday vacation
Holiday vacations often mean more time with family.Although gift opening and eating might be on the list of to-do's, the second hand on the clock may seem to tick a little slower for the remainder of...
View ArticleWinter water usage may result in higher spring bills
Board of Public Utilities general manager Tim Maier reported to the McPherson City Commission on Monday of an increase in winter water consumption.
View ArticleWeather, Dec. 21, 2012
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View ArticleWeather, Dec. 22, 2012
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View ArticleWeather, Dec. 23, 2012
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View ArticleEvent of day: Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale
Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (or until the goodies are gone) today, Hess Education Center, McPherson Hospital, East Annex – 2nd Floor, 1000 Hospital Drive. In addition to homemade...
View ArticleAg minute: USDA Finalizes Animal Disease Traceability Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it had finalized a rule to improve disease traceability of livestock moving interstate.
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