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As construction enters final third, GAF’s Newton facility rolls out Veteran Training Program
By Kansan Staff As construction enters the home stretch on its massive new shingle plant in Newton, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer is opening new doors for transitioning military members.GAF closed on the purchase of 230 acres in the city’s Logistics Park on April 27, 2023, kicking off what local officials hailed as…
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The 2026 Homecoming Parade was hosted in downtown on Sept. 23, with entries from about every level of schools in Newton. The parade, which was from Seventh to Fifth streets on Main Street, was followed by a pep rally at Themian Park. The homecoming football game was Friday night, with Newton hosting Goddard. The annual…
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Sports briefs>Newton spikers 2-1
GREAT BEND — The Newton High School volleyball team finished 2-1 Saturday in play at Great Bend.Newton downed Hutchinson in two sets and Salina Central in three, before falling to host Great Bend in two sets.Newton downed Hutchinson 25-11, 25-15. Newton downed Salina Central 23-25, 28-26, 25-18. Newton fell to Great Bend 25-15, 25-11.Newton is…