DODGE CITY — The Newton High School baseball team buried its opponents on old Boot Hill to open the season, claiming a pair of wins in a triangular in Dodge City. The Railers topped Salina Central 3-1 and host Dodge City 12-0.
McPHERSON — The Newton High School girls’ soccer team gave up a goal in the 76th minute, falling to Topeka 3-2 Tuesday morning in the consolation semifinals of the 17th McPherson Invitational at the McPherson High School field. Izzy Sandoval scored both of the Railer goals.
Bethel golfers sixth at Jinx WINFIELD — The Bethel College golf team placed sixth Monday and Tuesday at the Jinx Invitational Monday and Tuesday at the Quail Ridge Golf Course. Central Christian topped the eight-team field with a team score of 889, followed by host Southwestern at 904, Friends at 945, Central Christian B at 950 and Bethel at 961.
A Newton High School graduate recently orchestrated a social safety net mechanism for people with low to no income in Asia with a universal basic income (UBI) measure. Tyler Prochazka (NHS ‘11) and his organization, UBI Taiwan, passed the first universal basic income in the world which will provide most Taiwanese citizens with an unconditional cash transfer that covers their basic needs, so no one has to live in desperate poverty.
Editor’s Note: Cherry-Road Media and the Newton Kansan asked the community to nominate “Angels Among Us” during a three week period in February and March, seeking 12 Angels to be featured in a magazine to be inserted in the Newton Kansan and distributed in the community starting March 30. The Kansan featured 14 Angels Among us in the Magazine, including John Florez. For more stories like this one, see the magazine.
Mike Loyd: A parttime pastor, Mike is also Director of the Representative Payee Program and member of the CASA CRB. Jason Leal: Helped found a very unique day care, where kids are taught more than ABCs.
The 6th annual Harvey County Parks Free Easter Egg Hunt at Camp Hawk, 1801 SW 36th Street, April 2. Prizes for the whole family, parents and kids both.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Undesirable behavior will lead to emotional setbacks. Choose your words and path carefully. A step in the wrong direction could prove costly. Stay poised, focused and true to yourself.
Dear Doctors: How long does COVID-19 last? I got sick with it, and it was like a bad flu, but I didn’t need to see a doctor. It’s been more than a month since I tested negative, but I still don’t feel well. I tire easily, and I just don’t feel right. Do you think this is long COVID? Should I go see my doctor now?
WICHITA — The Newton High School girls’ swimming team opened the season with four state consideration times (secondary state qualifying times) Saturday at the Wichita Northwest Invitational. The Railers were 11th out of 18 teams in the team standings with 97 points.