Last parent in nationwide college bribery scandal to plead guilty BOSTON – The last parent ensnared in the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal agreed to plead guilty, federal prosecutors said. Authorities said I-Hsin “Joey” Chen, 67, of Newport Beach, California, paid $75,000 to have someone correct his son’s answers on a college entrance exam.
The future of two homes in the 200 block of East Second Street currently undergoing the condemnation process is getting a bit clearer — with the strong possibility of both homes being demolished to make room for new Habitat for Humanity Homes.
The Newton High School boys’ basketball team didn’t have the size or physical strength that rival McPherson showed. The Railers also struggled with turnovers and rebounding, but Newton did show some shooting touches in a 68-64 overtime loss to the Bullpups.
Who doesn’t love a movie where the good guys take out some big organized crime or mafia ring? Most often we associate organized crime with illegal drugs, weapons or money laundering. However, have you ever seen a movie that has a sand mafia in it? To be clear, have you ever seen a movie where there is an organized crime ring full of corruption, theft and murders while the bad guys smuggle bags of sand? Probably not – but believe it or not, it’s happening in real life.
MANHATTAN — Many people are repurposing their abundant holiday meal leftovers to carry them through the post-holiday days. In much the same way, crops that have been harvested leave behind residues that can serve as a feed resource for grazing cattle, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
A long time ago when I was in high school our FFA chapter sold fruit in the fall as a fundraiser. One of the options for a customer to purchase was fruit gift basket. These are great gifts for recipients and part of a wonderful Christmas gift tradition.
The Newton High School girls’ basketball team had McPherson on its heels for the first half, and despite being shut out in the third quarter, was in the game before a Bullpup run in the fourth spilled the Railers 49-26 Tuesday at Ravenscroft Gym.
PREP GIRLS Remington Classic Sedgwick 49, Belle Pl. 35 SEDGWICK — Sedgwick junior Addie Fitch scored 21 points to lead the Cardinal girls to a 49-35 win over Belle Plaine Monday in the Remington Classic.
MARION — A 27-9 third quarter was too much for the Berean Academy boys’ basketball team to overcome, falling to the Wichita Homeschool 58-40 Monday night in the opening round of the Marion Classic.
MARION — The Wichita Independent boys’ basketball team pressed Halstead from start to finish, wearing the Dragons down for a 70-45 win Monday night in the Marion Classic. Halstead had 33 turnovers, 19 in the second half.