Swathers open season with sweep of Halstead
HESSTON — The Class 3A battle of Harvey County baseball was won by the Hesston Swathers Friday in a sweep of Halstead in Central Kansas League play in Hesston. The Swathers won 11-1 and 6-1.
March 2023
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Sports briefs
The Bethel College softball team claimed its second straight KCAC twinbill split Saturday, winning a game and losing a game against Kansas Wesleyan at Wedel Field. Bethel lost the first game 6-0 and won the second game 9-8 in eight innings.
Home and Garden Show takes place in Hesston
The annual Harvey County Home and Garden Show was March 25 and 26 at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston. This year the them was “The Art of Succulents.” Included in the show are garden seminars, home and garden exhibitors, food trucks, door prizes, and youth events.
McGinnis finds a new family
Editor’s Note: CherryRoad 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 Shana McGinnis. For more stories like this one, see the magazine.
The Angels Among Us
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.
In Brief
The Newton City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. March 28 in Newton City Hall, 201 E.
CHRONIC STUFFINESS COULD BE RHINITIS
Dear Doctors: What causes nasal stuffiness when you don’t have a cold or allergy? My nose sometimes gets stuffy when I lie down, then clears up when I stand. Blowing my nose yields nothing. Even when I have a cold, it will open up if I exercise. What can help when you have a stuffy nose?
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Distance yourself from anyone who tries your patience. Spend more time on personal goals instead of arguing with someone about something that doesn’t matter. Focus on making the most of your time.
Ramadan finds greater recognition in America’s public schools
Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting – is began on March 22, 2023. Amaarah DeCuir, who researches Muslim student experiences, offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the sacred Islamic month.
Sedgwick baseball opens season with split
KINGMAN — The Sedgwick Cardinal baseball team opened the season with a split Saturday at Kingman. Sedgwick topped Kingman-Norwich 15--8, but lost to Southeast of Saline 13-0 in five innings on the 10-run rule.