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Newton woman dies in house fire
A Newton woman died in a house fire March 15 in the 500 block of West Fourth Street.Newton Fire/EMS crews responded at around 11:30 a.m. and found the home engulfed in fire and smoke. An active power line was on the ground. Crews pushed through the fire and found Susan Taylor, 74, inside the home.…
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Second Saturday at Carriage Factory Gallery
The Carriage Factory Gallery hosted “Second Saturday” on March 14. The monthly event offers themed make-and-take art projects for children ages 4 to 10. The program is free and open to the public, though donations are accepted. Activities are held each second Saturday throughout the year, with projects varying by month. An instructor leads the…
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Bethel dance team claims first KCAC title
Threshers to compete at NAIA nationals in Topeka From Bethel College YORK, Neb. — The Bethel College dance team claimed the KCAC Competitive Dance Championship on Saturday in York, finishing first in a tightly contested field and securing the conference title with a final score of 82.0525. Bethel entered the finals with momentum after posting the top preliminary…