May 2023

HOROSCOPE

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Watch what’s trending, and you’ll discover something that interests you. A proactive approach will help you gain momentum, build friendships with informative peers and develop confidence.

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Camp theater announces production

HESSTON – Student actors ages 11 to 18 are invited to stage a live theatre performance at Hesston College’s annual summer theatre camp June 11 to 17. “For the last nine years, even before it became an overnight event, the purpose of this camp has always been to tell stories and help young people gain confidence in who they are on and off the stage,” said Rachel Jantzi, Hesston College Theatre director and professor.

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IN BRIEF

North Newton council to host special meeting The North Newton City Council will host a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 1 in North Newton City Hall, 2601 N.

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Primary unlikely in Newton city, school elections

There’s a mathematical equation that reads a little like algebra that grabs the attention of the county clerks’ office during this period of an election cycle: (Number of position openings)x3+1=primary Barring a rash of filings before the June 1 deadline in the upcoming city/ school elections, the formula dictates there will not be a primary needed for the 2023 election in most races.

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