Preserving history: Historical museum renovates Kellas School
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Wooden floorboards hold up old-time school desks as a metal wood-burning stove sits at the front of Kellas School,……
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Not passing on soccer, football: NHS captain’s been playing since age 4
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now There’s one game that stands out for Newton High School soccer player Xander Valdivia. He was in the zone…….
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Railaires bike ride raises money for Disney World trip
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Members of the Newton High School Railaires became visibly excited, jumping up and down and shrieking, as the song……
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Generational fun: Grandparents visit Cooper Early Education Center
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Cars as far as the eyes could see were parked all around Cooper Early Education Center on Friday, as……
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Ushering in a new season: NHS students help folks to their seats
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now For anyone who can’t find a seat during a Newton High School football game at home at Fischer Field……
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Walker schools English to teachers in China
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The whole nine yards. Break a leg. All over the map. Two peas in a pod. Take the wind……
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‘Ruff’ times: South Breeze therapy dog a breath of fresh air
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Bella found a comfy spot on the gymnasium floor at South Breeze, laying down and watching in case any……
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Teaching young minds: First-year instructor Emmitt begins at Santa Fe
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now In Ryan Emmitt’s Santa Fe 5/6 Center classroom is a poster of the late artist, Bob Ross, that states,……
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Early practice: Band students work during summer on show music
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now They’re loud and they carry a tune and a beat. It just doesn’t seem like the start of school……
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Camping it up: Railaires preparing for school year
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The darkened hallway leading to the Newton High School choral room Tuesday morning echoed in sounds of “Boogie Woogie……
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