Concussion study should be applauded
When making a decision, we all should know the risks. We spend a huge amount of time emphasizing the dangers of smoking, texting……
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It helps to edit sometimes
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Sometimes when I interview someone, the people can inspire me, whether it’s to keep on quilting, do some crafts……
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Try not to fall on your keister in life
I’ve taken photos at the Harvey County Fair probably pretty much every year since 1993, when I worked at another newspaper in the area……
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Surprising results from my DNA test
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When I was younger, I wasn’t really ever interested in my ancestors, but now that I’m older, I find……
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It will take actual numbers for library project to progress
As the story goes, two women claimed a child. King Solomon ordered the child cut in half and given to both women and the……
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Trying not to get ticked off during weekend visit
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When I worked at The Augusta Daily Gazette, I had a column called “Why’s There a Sock in My……
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Sunday trip sparks childhood memories
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now On Sunday, my boyfriend and I took a driving trip to the town he grew up in—Pilsen, Kan. He……
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Hard look at future spending required
Regular, large city tax increases have to slow. Regular readers of our editorial page know we’re not the types to rail on cutting government……
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If only it were just toads
Off in my head, sweating and weed eating a ditch on the farm last week, a bright reddish flash and a flying object……
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Too much salt and not enough soap
By Adam Strunk, Newton Now Out of the gas necessary to fuel my lawnmower and attack the jungle of a yard that has grown……
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