BOWLING
Bowling reports are due at the Kansan office by 11 p.m. Thursday.
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SPORTS CALENDAR
Dec. 18 through Dec.
Pandemic cannot be wished away
Here we are again to remind you the pandemic is not over … no matter how many of us wish it was. It should go without saying that this pandemic can’t be wished away.
A look back from the outgoing mayor
As 2021 draws to a close against the backdrop of the continuing pandemic, it’s hard to imagine a more tumultuous couple of years than what we’ve all just been through. 2021 wasn’t quite the return to “normal” that most of us longed for after 2020, but we have continued to make remarkable progress as a community.
USD 373 saying goodbye to Summit Learning
Despite a nearly year-long attempt to address the concerns of parents — and their students — over Summit Learning by USD 373 teachers and administrative staff, the board of education voted Monday to eliminate the learning program.
Area basketball roundup
Prep Girls Little Rv. 45, Moundridge 31 MOUNDRIDGE — The Little River girls’ basketball team used a 12-5 third quarter to break open a three-point game and claim a 45-31 win over Moundridge Tuesday in Moundridge.
Young trees susceptible to drought in winter
It seems like an eternity since we have had any moisture this fall and early winter. It is dry enough now with no moisture in the forecast to consider watering young trees and evergreens in your lawn and landscape.
Old 81 project moving forward, shoulders under review
Bids for the largest county road project in decades were opened in November, and have been reviewed by engineers and the road and bridge department. The good news is the low bid for reconstruction of Old 81/ Hesston Road from Newton to the county line met specifications and came in about $1 million under estimates.
Offense falters for Newton High School boys against Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON — After strong offensive showings in the last two games, the Newton High School boys’ basketball team’s scoring prowess failed it Tuesday, falling to Hutchinson 52-37 in AV- CTL I play in Hutchinson.
Newton falls at Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON — The Newton High School girls’ basketball team has been finding ways to play with top teams for five, 10, even 15 minutes or more. The Railers are still looking for that complete game, falling to Hutchinson 61-32 Tuesday in AV-CTL I play in Hutchinson.