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BC women sweep, men split BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The Bethel College women’s tennis team swept a pair of matches, while the men split. The Bethel… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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‘Camp David’ coming to Hesston
There’s a new camp coming to Cross Winds Camp and Conference Center in Hesston, the result of years of work by new residents Ben and Grace Smith. It’s called “Camp David,” a camp program started in 2003 in the Ozarks that grew from 18 to 200 campers before going international.
Railer golfers tie for ninth at home meet
The Newton Invitational boys’ golf tournament, held Thursday at Sand Creek Station, featured one of its largest fields in recent years with 16 teams and 102 players. The host Railers finished in the middle of the pack, tying for ninth.
The roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
(THE CONVERSATION) The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might have left behind.
Learning lessons about democracy
I was almost 10 years old when my family came from Baghdad, Iraq, to the United States. Life in America, though challenging at first, was gracious and straightforward compared to life under authoritarianism, characterized by unpredictability and fear.
McGinn: Work remains for ‘Veto Session’
The 2022 Legislative regular session came to a close at 1:30 am on April 2nd. We passed a number of bills, but still have a lot of work to do when we return for Veto Session on April 25th.
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GOLF Wedgewood Senior Men 1. John Wilson, Dennis London, Doug Phillips, Bob Wilson, Narci Larez.
Newton softball sqaud sweeps South
An extra day off because of the weather didn’t hurt the Newton High School softball team much as the Railers claimed a sweep of Salina South Thursday in AV-CTL I play at Kelsch Field. Newton won the first game 7-0 and the nightcap 3-2.
Railer netters second, Hesston fourth at Mustang Classic
SALINA – The Newton High School boys’ tennis team claimed a second-place team finish along with a doubles title Tuesday at the 13th Mustang Classic in Salina. Andover downed Newton 55-45 for the team title.
Sports Calendar
April 16 through April 24, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and the Kansan Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheNewtonKansan/) for the latest in cancellation and postponement announcements for area teams).