On Friday, March 14, the Grizzlies’ men’s basketball team lost in the semifinal of the NJCAA Region 6 tournament, eliminating them from further post season competition. The men’s team lost to the Cowley Tigers, ending 54-58.
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world welcome 2025 with cheers and changes. Many still have their own New Year’s resolutions to write and reflect on in the next new coming year. The New Year really does feel like a fresh start. The calendar flips over. We brush off the burdens of the past. And in this moment of conception, in some countries, we set intentions for the future instead of resolutions. We try to imagine what we want our lives to look like in the coming year.
As the summer sun shines brightly over El Dorado, residents and visitors are gearing up for a season packed with eventful activities that celebrate the community’s rich history, natural beauty and vibrant culture. Now, here is a summer to-do list that has many ideas to make your summer better.
In the surrounding areas of Newton, Halstead and Butler County, a rise of a tornado warned-storm with severe and high winds passed through on the night of Sunday, May 19. This unleashed chaos and destruction. Many residents woke up to scenes of devastation as the storm wreaked havoc on homes, businesses and infrastructure. Reports indicate that strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning strikes were the main culprits behind the widespread damage. Trees were uprooted, power lines were knocked down, and some structures suffered significant structural damage. Schools got closed in Newton, many streets were blocked by trees, houses were even flooded and cars totaled.
