September 2022

In Brief

The Newton City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in Newton City Hall, Agenda items include honoring Sister Rosemary Sieg for 70 years of religious life and 65 years as an educator; proclaiming fire prevention week; a request to close main street for a Halloween Walk; annexation of Full Vision; condemnation proceedings for the construction of a rail spur; a water supply district operation agreement; street bids; and a period for public comment.

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Cross Country

Southeast of Saline Inv. Thursday Area finishers GIRLS Team scores — Southeast of Saline 45, Smoky Valley 72, Salina Sacred Heart 89, Minneapolis 103, Abilebe 129, Halstead 142, Chapman 158, Berean Academy 163.

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Area football roundup

MARION — Jack Lanning rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Marion Warriors to a 30-22 win over the Remington Broncos in both Heart of America League and Class 1A district play in Marion.

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Blown scoring chances, late penalty prove costly for Chiefs

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas City defensive tackle Chris Jones blamed himself for the Chiefs’ first loss of the season. Coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes accepted responsibility, too. The truth was there were plenty of head-scratching moments Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts rallied for the goahead touchdown with 24 seconds left to steal a 2017 victory in their home opener. “It (stinks), man,” Jones said when asked about the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he drew on Indy’s final drive. “It was third down, we got off the field, defense fought hard and I kind of put us in a situation to get back on the field. And then we got scored on, and that sums up the game. So, I’ll take that one. It was my fault. It was definitely my fault.”

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