City moving wetland park forward
A project that started in 2020, to construct a wetland area expanding an area owned by the city and create a bird-watching reached an important milestone Oct. 25.
October 2022
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Dia De Los Muertos coming to Military Park this weekend
Leon Villanueva is a busy guy - working full time at Agco while taking college classes would keep anyone busy. But the past few months he’s added something else.
In Brief
Newton USD 373 fall break arrives Newton USD 373 will observe fall break on Oct. 31 and Nov.
ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS ENGINEERED TO TARGET REWARD CENTERS
Dear Doctors: Why is ditching junk food so hard? I know I should have an apple instead of a doughnut, but when I crave a snack, I don’t reach for the fruit bowl. Making and then breaking the promise to eat healthy makes me feel like a failure. How can a junk food addict like me get back on track?
HOROSCOPE
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Address domestic situations and set a budget to cover any expenses required for improvements. Uncertainty regarding a relationship will require time and patience. Honesty will be required.
BOOMERS
• Identify your interests. Fiftysomethings who have spent the last couple of decades building a career and raising a family can give some serious thought to their interests outside of work or passions they hope to pursue now that they have more time to commit to such pursuits.
Senior perks and discounts
Growing older may come with some added laugh lines or a few extra aches and pains, but many will attest to the benefits and wisdom earned from a life well-lived. And if that’s not enough, the discounts and other perks afforded seniors can make reaching one’s golden years a bit easier to embrace.
Hearing aids have a long, rich history
Today's hearing aids are remarkable devices that help people who are hard of hearing in myriad ways. These devices are part of a rich history of hearing assistance items that dates back several centuries.
Area cross country roundup
Railers send two runners to state GREAT BEND — Two members of the Newton High School cross country team — senior Simon Secor and sophomore Lucas Kaufman — qualified for state during the Class 5A regional meet Saturday at the Lake Barton Cross Country Course. The top three teams, medalists and the top five runners not on the top three teams advance to the state meet Saturday at Rim Rock Farm outside of Lawrence.
Area prep football: Playoff round 1
Note: Times subject to change Class 1A Valley Heights (2-6) at Sedgwick (4-4) 6:30 p.m. Sedgwick edged Marion 35-32 last week for the district title.