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Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, though benefits could take months to flow to recipients, the department said Monday in a brief to a federal court in Rhode Island.
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Lanterns light the way at fundraiser
On Saturday evening, September 20, Lakeside Park was transformed into a beautiful glowing tribute to hope and healing as community members gathered for the Floating Lights Fundraiser, hosted by Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County (STEP MC). The event began at 6:30 p.m.
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Late rally falls short as Bullpups fall to Orioles in playoffs
A valiant fourth-quarter comeback turned a 33-point deficit into a two-score game with time to spare, but the McPherson High School football team’s season ultimately come to an end Friday night as the Bullpups fell 33-20 to Augusta in the opening round of the class 4A state playoffs. Two weeks ago, McPherson suffered its first…