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Goessel golfers second at regionals

HALSTEAD – The Goessel High School golf team is off to state after a second-place finish Wednesday in the Class 1A regional tournament at the Wedgewood Golf Course in rural Halstead. The tournament started on Monday, but had to be completed Wednesday because of the weather.

THURSDAY BEST BETS

Movie: Bad Teacher AMC 2:15 p.m. In this 2011 comedy film, Cameron Diaz stars as Elizabeth Halsey – a rude, lazy and incompetent middle school educator who finds herself vying for the attention of a rich and handsome substitute teacher, played by Justin Timberlake.

Harder gets statewide recognition

Lorisa Harder serves as the registrar of Newton High School, a job that is big enough to fill her days and offer her fulfillment. “I enjoy helping people, and students.

Shortstop keeps Railer softball team off the bases

WICHITA — The Newton High School softball team was vexed by Bishop Carroll shortstop K Schoenfeld in a 12-0 loss in five innings Wednesday in the Class 5A regional semifinals at the Two Rivers Youth Complex in Wichita. Schoenfeld made a several four putouts, including back-to-back diving catches, along with a throw out, to preserve the Golden Eagle shutout.

Animal ordinances conflict creating slippery slopes

The city is getting itself in greasy spot as it and the community wrestles with a pig - and all of the drips that result. We’ll give a very brief history here: Following a complaint to the city, the Grigoreva family received notice that they needed to find a new home for Ginger - a pot-bellied pig living at the Grigoreva home on Northridge Court on the west side of Newton.

Library happenings

Newton Public Library 720 N Oak Street Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-2890 fax: (316) 283-2916 www.newtonplks.org library@newtonplks.org Library Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

In Brief

City seeks nominations for Yard of the Year Have you seen a great-looking yard in Newton? Nominate it for 2023 Yard of the Year! Nominate your favorite yards at www.newtonkansas. com/yard, at City Hall utility billing office or the Newton Public Library through June 16.

HOROSCOPE

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Get in the conversation and let your voice make a difference. Offer an upbeat picture of what’s possible and how you can use your skills. Nudge others to ensure you get the backup you need.