
April 2024


Plastic bags test home rule more than environment
Recently as I drove my Silent Generation father-in-law on an out-of-town trip along I-70, he made a peculiar observation.

Through the lens: Apple Blossom Festival
The Apple Blossom Festival plans to returned to full capacity for its April 26 celebration at Newton Presbyterian Manor.Traditionally celebrated on the last Friday in April, the Apple Blossom Festival is usually the first local outdoor festival of the spring.Celebrating generations with local music, pork barbecue, vendors, antique cars, and kid fest fun with a petting zoo, pony ride, inflatables, and more the 2024 festival beat the weekend storm.
Area prep baseball, softball
SOFTBALL Central Kansas League Halstead 5, Hoisington 1 Halstead 8, Hoisington 3 HALSTEAD – The Halstead High School softball team ran its winning streak to… Login to continue reading Login…
Area High School Track
James Thomas Invitational Friday at Hillsboro Scorers GIRLS Team scores — Inman 98, Smoky Valley 65, Larned 60, Berean Academy 53, Remington 50, Hesston 48.5,… Login to continue reading Login…
Newton track teams fourth, fifth at El Dorado
McPherson meet canceled because of the weather The Kansan Staff EL DORDAO — The Newton High School girls’ track team finished fourth and the boys… Login to continue reading Login…
Railer softball team rallies to win second game
Newton gains split against Andover, to face Maize South By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com The Newton High School softball team lost what looked like… Login to continue reading Login…
Newton baseball team drops two to Andover
Railers to face Hesston Tuesday on the road By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan The Newton High School baseball team is still looking for a winning… Login to continue reading Login…
Railer soccer squad wins
The Kansan Staff HAYSVILLE — The Newton High School girls’ soccer team got back in the win column, stopping Campus-Clearwater 4-2 Friday at Colt Stadium… Login to continue reading Login…