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Body Jerry and Karen Casey of Plainville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Casey of McPherson to Jimmy Wilson, Jr. of McPherson.

Body Harry and Willardene Purdum celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 11th, with a surprise or two thrown in by daughter, Ellen and daughter-in-law Tiffany. First, the two girls had submitted an announcement to the paper that appeared in the March 11th edition.

Body So far, all of our Civil War veterans have led successful lives. Not everybody was so fortunate.

Body THE LOCAL #0375KS Stockton TOPS club is excited to announce their newest KOPS member, Helena Saunders! A surprise celebration was held recently to congratulate her awesome accomplishment.

Body Governor Laura Kelly announced the State of Kansas will make the COVID-19 vaccine available to all Kansans (16+), entering the final Phase 5 of the Vaccine Prioritization plan beginning Monday, March 29th.

Body Betty Marshall, Wichita: “I have been a subscriber to your paper for at least 50 years and always look forward to it—especially the ‘98 Years’ section.

Body IN THE MARCH 25TH MEAL SITE ARTICLE, it had mentioned that the city boys and farm boys used to play marbles in the vacant lot on Main Street.

Body It is often said after an intense athletic contest that, “the players gave it all they had; they held nothing back.” The same can certainly be said during our remembrance of Easter. Jesus didn’t hold anything back. He gave it all. He gave it all for us.

Body Battery I, 1st Regular Illinois Light Artillery Cassius “Milt” Fesler was born 25 August 1845 in Belmont County, Ohio, son of John K. and Ellen (Beatty) Fesler.

Body ULTIMATE FAITH. God led the Apostle John to write his Gospel for two main purposes: (1) to prove that Jesus is the Messiah and God and (2) to convince people of this— to the end they believe on Him unto eternal life (John 20:21).