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Newton artist brings faith to life through wood carvings

  Gene Eshleman’s award-winning piece was a small floating table, just inches high, built using tensegrity, a structural principle where isolated components are held in place under tension and compression. [Chad Frey/Newton Kansan] Gene Eshleman’s a small floating table, just inches high, built using tensegrity, a structural principle where isolated components are held in place…

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Jammin’ at Prairy

Prairy hosted a community acoustic music session March 7 at 601 N. Main St. The session, led by Ben Regier and Jesse Graber, welcomed all ages, skill levels, and acoustic instruments. Participants were able to focus on common tunes that are easy to learn, while non-musicians were encouraged to attend and listen. The event will…

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Letters from Grandma

My family recently celebrated the life of my husband’s grandmother. We were incredibly lucky to have Grandma Irene in our lives for so many years.

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Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens

The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 13 of the winter sports season has opened. The site is at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/1a74b41cc2f645c4. (A link can also be found at www.thekansan.com). This…

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Wild mushroom hunting gains fans, but experts urge caution

By Pat MelgaresK-State Extension news serviceMANHATTAN — As spring rains coax morel mushrooms from the Kansas soil, interest in hunting wild mushrooms appears to be growing, but a Kansas State University food safety expert warns…