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Board launches discussion of unifying school mascots in USD 373
By Chad FreyNewton KansanIt’s not the first time the discussion has come around, but it might be the most serious. The board of education is starting to ask about unifying the Newton School District under a singular mascot. Newton High School and Chisholm Middle School are marketed as The Railers, a derivative of The Railroaders…
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Through the lens: Chisholm Middle School volleyball
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Area prep football: Week 7
All games 7 p.m. unless noted Class 2A, District 7 Halstead (3-3) @ Marion (2-4) Halstead edged Douglass 30-28 last week to improve to 1-1 in district play. Marion is 0-2 in district play after a 28-21 loss to Garden Plain. A win for Halstead likely clinches a playoff spot. Marion has to win at…