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Due to the situation we find ourselves in with the virus delaying and striking down plans to celebrate a grand occasion, we want to thank and announce that a member of our community will be 90 years old on April 5.
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Only businesses determined to be essential by an order this past week of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly remain open in Marquette.
Read moreChloris Elizabeth was born Nov. 13, 1921 to William Roy Hendershot and Edythe Blanche Hamilton on the family farm in Marquette, Kan. She had one sister, Nyla Laurine, who quickly became her best friend.
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Members of the Marquette American Legion and Auxiliary and their guests celebrated the auxiliary’s 100th birthday Tuesday, March 10, at the post home in downtown Marquette. Following the dinner, membership certificates were presented to members who reached their milestone anniversaries.
Read moreThe City of Marquette is looking for a new police chief. During a March 17 special meeting, members of the Marquette City Council accepted the resignation of Marquette Police Chief Randolph Lillard. No reason was given for the resignation. Lillard had served in that post for the past 2 1/2 years. Mayor Karena Hunziker said the full-time job will be advertised. Salary will be based on experience and negotiation with the council.
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How difficult is it for a retirement home to go two years in a row without a deficiency from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Read moreThe McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee and KMU have partnered to sponsor the McPherson Legislative Update. It will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Kansas Municipal Utilities, 2090 East Ave. A. in McPherson.
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It’s Thursday, the day after Mary Kay Lindh kicked off the Marquette Community Library’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program.
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