Blinn offers Newton a clean slate -- Former University of Florida backup says juco life has humbled him Sep 23, 2009
Blinn College quarterback Cameron Newton has thrown for eight touchdowns and run for three more in the Buccaneers first three games of the season ... Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:56 PM CDT When folks in Manhattan, Kansas heard that Blinn College quarterback Cameron Newton was considering Kansas State University for the final two years of his college football career, the blogosphere immediately lit up with comparisons to another former Blinn College quarterback, Michael Bishop ... The... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Change in Delcarmen fortunes would be relief for Red Sox Sep 23, 2009
NESN has hired Jade McCarthy, a Newton native and sports anchor/reporter for WCAU in Philadelphia, as an anchor, host, and reporter. She will join NESN in January. (Boston Globe)
College Football Fix: A look at UT, the Big 12 and beyond Sep 23, 2009
It will definitely be worth letting Tre' Newton have more than two carries in the first half this week. On offense, UTEP is nowhere near where it thought it would be with eight starters back. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gamecocks Set for FAU Saturday Sep 19, 2009
Rice had nine catches for 161 yards, while Newton was 13-for-20 for 216 yards ... The five passing touchdowns weren't bad for a team that came into the game with just one score through the air all year - thrown by Newton on a trick play in which he lined up at receiver ... It also wasn't bad for Newton, who usually found himself running when he lines up behind center. (Uscsports.com)
Breaking down Texas-Texas Tech matchup Sep 18, 2009
Texas may have found a new weapon in freshman tailback Tre' Newton, who was explosive against Wyoming and will serve as a nice complement to starter Vondrell McGee. McCoy should have a big day against the Raiders (he has thrown 10 TDs against them in his career), who will be tested for the first time this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Esther A. Olson Sep 17, 2009
and formerly of Newton, Kan ... and Chetek, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Newton Medical Center, Newton ... Survivors include a son, Douglas (Susan) Olson, of Newton; three daughters, Shirlee (Darrell) Harper, of McPherson, Joan (Ricky) Schulz, of Middleton, and Lori (Dwight) Crown, of McPherson; two brothers, Gordon (Katie) Rundblad, of Austin, Texas, and Charles (Arlis) Rundblad, of Eau Claire; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Chetek Alert, WI)
College Football Fix: Texas gets to show its ready for prime time Sep 15, 2009
"Brown said Monday he had a long talk with McCoy about relaxing and having fun.But if you remove all the clutter, Texas got better Saturday. The Longhorns discovered may be this year's Chris Ogbonnaya, which would be a HUGE revelation. HERE COMES TRE' NEWTONBrown said Newton "earned the right to get more snaps" with his 7.8 yards per carry performance (8 carries for 62 yards). You also have to think Texas coaches were saving some razzle-dazzle with (reverse, wheel route, etc.) for this week's... (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Buccaneers climb to No. 1 in latest juco poll Sep 10, 2009
Buccaneer quarterback Cameron Newton completed 12 of 14 passes for 159 yards and four touchdowns, and also ran for 17 yards and one score. Newton found Dexter Ransom twice for two touchdown passes, the longest for 46 yards. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Juco teammates to visit later Sep 9, 2009
As Kansas State opened up the 2009 football season this weekend with a game against Massachusetts, the recruiting process was set to get under full swing as well with official visits planned for two of the nation's top rated junior college prospects, Blinn (Texas) College's Mike Hayes and Cameron Newton. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
College Football Fix: Is Texas BCS bulletproof? Sep 9, 2009
But there needs to be some consistency developed between Colt and his third-down back (which is most likely going to be Tre Newton or Fozzy Whittaker). Last year's check-down, security blanket Chris Ogbonnaya was so key for Texas. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
NFL roster moves from Saturday deadline Sep 7, 2009
SEATTLE SEAHAWKSWaived S Jamar Adams, DE Baraka Atkins, K Brandon Coutu, G Brian De La Puente, CB Marquis Floyd, T NaShan Goddard, S Courtney Greene, WR Mike Hass, CB Kevin Hobbs, FB David Kirtman, RB Devin Moore, CB Nate Ness, TE Joe Newton, WR Logan Payne, LB Dave Philistin, T Andre Ramsey, T William Robinson, QB Jeff Rowe and WR Courtney Taylor. Placed WR Jordan Kent on the waived-injured list. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Sep 7, 2009
Aug. 1 Iowa 250, Newton, Iowa; Brad Keselowski. Aug. 8 Zippo 200 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y.; Marcos Ambrose. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Skinner wins Trucks race in Iowa Sep 6, 2009
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) -Mike Skinner was headed for certain victory when he glanced at his truck's fuel pressure gauge and gasped ... 875-mile Newton oval a couple of years ago and said that experience showed him his truck handled well on the track. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Seahawks-Raiders Preseason Preview Sep 4, 2009
Cameron Morrah With John Tereshinski released on Tuesday, Morrah and Newton figure to see plenty of playing time against the Raiders. Newton has likely earned the third tight end job, especially since Morrah has practice squad eligibility remaining and committed a pair of penalties on Saturday night. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Panthers will face Hawkeyes with depleted backfield Sep 2, 2009
Law, a senior from Kansas City who finished high school at Newton, was arrested Saturday. Authorities charged Law with two simple misdemeanors for public intoxication and criminal trespass after he walked into a house about two blocks from his home on North College Street in Cedar Falls. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NEW INFORMATION: 2 more UNI football players suspended Sep 1, 2009
Law is a senior from Kansas City who finished high school at Newton. Brookins, a junior, is a Cedar Falls graduate. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
KDOT submits applications for rail funding Sep 1, 2009
Amtrak s Southwest Chief runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles, passing through numerous Kansas cities, including Kansas City, Newton and Garden City ... The route would take the train through Wichita to Newton, where it would join the Southwest Chief line ... The department also plans to submit a third application by Oct. 2, which will be for $10 million for signal and crossing improvements between Newton and the Oklahoma state line. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Missouri high school football Aug 30, 2009
Mount Vernon 16, East Newton 7. Mountain Grove 10, Salem 5. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Former Chant making most of time playing with Panthers Aug 28, 2009
At the time, his high school teammate, Cam Newton, was the mentor and the more likely pick to stick around. But Teal quietly, as he does everything, hung around and made plays. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Panthers still have options Aug 25, 2009
who finished his high school career at Newton, has played in 36 games the past three seasons and rushed for 1,191 total yards with 12 touchdowns. Generally regarded as a north-south power back, his career per-carry average is a robust 4. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
K-State Fans Eager for Family Reunion Aug 24, 2009
Im definitely excited for the season, Ryan Newton of Manhattan said. I think the K-State Family Reunion is a great idea. (KStateFans.com)
Three area players land on all-state first team Aug 21, 2009
Catcher Caitlyn Meyer Newton SR ... Pitcher Courtney Meyer Newton FR. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Robertson to lead Tri-County Aug 20, 2009
The Lady Titans are on the road the first four games and seven of the first eight, not including tournaments at Newton and Arcola. Tri-County has only six home games (three at Oakland and three at Kansas). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Treaty Energy moves HQ to Houston Aug 18, 2009
The decision to move to Houston was made in anticipation of rapid growth, according to Randall Newton, Treaty Energy s chairman and chief executive officer. Treaty is in the process of acquiring oil wells in proven fields in Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Tennessee, Newton said. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the MAC Aug 17, 2009
"Basically, we have a target on our backs," said senior free safety Mike Newton ... DEFENSE: Starters DE Bruno Lapointe; DT Dane Robinson; DT Anel Montanez; DE Steven Means; OLB Imani Chatman; MLB Scott Pettigrew; OLB 34 Justin Winters; CB Kendric Hawkins; SS Davonte Shannon; FS Mike Newton; CB Domonic Cook. (USA Today -- Sports)
Buholzer Named 2008 Grand Master Cheese Maker (2) Aug 16, 2009
Made by: Jeff Stecker, Pine River Pre-Pack, Newton. Buyer: Jerry Dryer, Rice Dairy, Chicago, Illinois. (Agri-View, WI)
For first time, brothers no longer teammates Aug 15, 2009
Here and there Newton native Marty Burke has been named the men s varsity golf coach at Bentley University, the same position he held the past two seasons at MIT. Bentley opens its season at the Trinity College Fall Invitational Sept. 12-13. The Bluefish Swim Club, which won the recent New England Swimming Long Course Open Championships at Harvard University, received first-place performances at the event from 17-year-olds Patrick Sullivan of Franklin and Colby Dunn of Weston. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Plants to get stimulus for electric cars Aug 6, 2009
in Kansas won a $10 million grant to help produce electric vans, pickups and the company s Newton medium-duty trucks. Lee s Summit-based , a battery-manufacturing company that supplies Smith Electric s batteries, won $161 million for its Michigan plant. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
When the idea of exercise makes women sweat Aug 3, 2009
Newton trainer Joan Hayes tells the same story. They don t want to work hard. (Boston Globe)
KU Medical School accepts 14 students through Rural Scholars program Aug 1, 2009
Atiq Ahmadullah, Newton. Jill Corpstein, Atchison. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Consistency is key for champs Jul 26, 2009
Sunday July 26, 2009. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Voice of the Faithful is facing financial troubles Jul 19, 2009
Bill Casey, chairman of the VOTF board, said the organization s continued existence is not in doubt; at stake is the organization s national headquarters, which recently moved from Newton to Needham to save money. He said the organization needs $60,000 to maintain the office through the summer, at which point it plans to fund-raise based on a new strategic plan. (Boston Globe)
Woodbine to develop Sugar Land hotel Jul 17, 2009
The seller, Ltd., was represented by Les Newton, president of PCD, the master developer of Lake Pointe Town Center. Woodbine Development Corp. focuses on development projects in the southern United States, with emphasis on Texas, Arizona and Nevada. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Ill. peach harvest looks steady despite May storm Jul 15, 2009
(AP Photo/The Southern, Paul Newton) In this photo taken July 2, 2009, peaches are seen at the Lipe Orchards market in Carbondale, Ill ... (AP Photo/The Southern, Paul Newton). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Ping pong game on! Jul 15, 2009
When you think of Las Vegas, you think of casinos, blackjack tables, slot machines, floor shows and Wayne Newton. And ping pong. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Three Husky Rowers Selected To Represent U.S. At U23 World Championships Jul 14, 2009
Grand Valley State Univ. Laura Nicholson, Newton, Mass. Radcliffe Crew. (Gohuskies.com)
Stimulus-Funded Program Helps Missouri Students Find Jobs Jul 14, 2009
Kalia Newton intended to major in finance at the University of Missouri in Columbia. "Now I'll be a double major. I'll change my major next year to nursing as a second major," Newton said ... Menning, Newton and Washington are among the 6,500 students between the ages of 16 and 24 working this summer in high-tech jobs around the state, in opportunities that are changing their expectations for their own careers. (ABC News)
Brummel's 5-under 67 leads way in R-C golf Jul 12, 2009
Also knocking on the door for the tourney crown are Sioux City golfers Brad Newton and Billy Keaton, who each shot a 3-under 69. Newton, who's been playing golf about 20 years, said it was his best start ever in the River-Cade ... "I made a lot more birdies than I usually do," said Newton, who has yet to win a local major. (Sioux City Journal)
Stucky & Associates join Prudential Dinning-Beard Jul 11, 2009
Stucky & Associates, which has offices in El Dorado, Newton and Wichita, cut ties with Coldwell Banker in part because of the cost of the annual franchise fees during the down economy, Stucky told the Wichita Business Journal last week. He declined to say how much the Coldwell Banker franchise cost, only calling it fairly expensive. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
New impact players can be found on bench Jul 9, 2009
Martin Newton, the son of former Kentucky athletic director C.M. Newton, recently came aboard as the Wildcats' director of basketball operations. Newton had been working as a sports marketing manager at Nike. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Swampscott resident, 30-year Pan-Mass Challenge rider to throw first pitch at Fenway Jul 9, 2009
Billy Starr, who is from Newton originally and now lives in Wellesley, is the Director and Founder of the Pan-Mass Challenge. I rode with him in 1979 from his father s house in Newton to Cape Cod, said Kraft ... The Saturday ceremony before the Red Sox game against the Kansas City Royals (the team that recently drafted Swampscott native Chris Dwyer) will also honor Starr and 30-year volunteer Jimmy Cornblatt, another Newton native. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Looking Back Jul 2, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Miller, Justin and Jessica of Milpitas, California, Rich Miller of Newton, Kansas, and Margaret Miller of Denver, Colorado, are spending two weeks with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kesselring, Timothy, Janie and Bill and friends, Roy and Kelly Kiesy of Ukiah, California, spent last week visiting Ron's mother, Bea Kesselring. (Kalona News, IA)
BoltTech moving to Allegheny County Jul 2, 2009
BoltTech is moving from West Newton in Westmoreland County to the property formerly occupied by Precise Technology, a 71,502 square foot building in North Versailles, east of Pittsburgh. The new property will become the company s new headquarters, combining 18,000 square feet of office space and 53,000 square feet of warehouse as BoltTech moves into Allegheny County. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION FIRECRACKER CLASSIC ENTRIES Jul 1, 2009
Of note: Creighton Tarr, who played for Newton High School s 2001 Class A state championship team and now is Paris High School s coach, also has the legion program after previously playing for Newton s legion team in the Firecracker. Obviously we hope to go and compete, Tarr said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kansas Sports Museum setting up in Newton Jul 1, 2009
The new museum will occupy 21,000 square feet in the Chisholm Trail Center, 601 SE 36th St. (I-135 Exit 28) in Newton ... Another very strong appeal for the Newton location was that the city commissioners and many members of the business community expressed a strong desire to provide a home for our sports museum satellite in their community, he says ... The Newton City Commissioners approved a $100,000 incentive package to help lure the Kansas Sports Museum to the Chisholm Trail Center. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Soybeans squeezed by economics Jun 26, 2009
Derek Winkel, general manager of Central Iowa Energy in Newton, says the biodiesel industry is working its way through difficult times ... NEWTON --- Derek Winkel isn t trying to put down soybean oil ... That sentiment is echoed by Jon Scharingson, director of marketing for REG (The Renewable Energy Group), which operates the plant in Newton. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Needham's Wright helps put a jolt in Shockers softball team Jun 25, 2009
Pollard middle-schooler Sarah Wright was a member of the U16 Newton Shockers softball team, the 2009 Middlesex League champions ... The Newton Shockers spring travel team won the 16U Minuteman Senior Softball League Championship Friday night with a 4-1 victory over Winchester ... Although many of the teams include high school players, the Shockers are middle schoolers primarily from Newton with one player from Needham and two from Belmont. (Needham Tab, MA)
UPDATE: Man bears striking resemblance to missing NY boy (3373) Jun 20, 2009
Jerry Damman talks about his son Stephen Damman who disappeared from outside a Long Island, New York, bakery more than 50 years ago, Tuesday, June 16, 2009, on his farm near Newton, Iowa ... During his research on the kidnapping, the younger Barnes said he drove to Newton, Iowa, where Jerry Damman, the father of the missing boy, lives ... mystical wrote on Jun 18, 2009 4:43 PM:" I just saw a news report on FOXNEWS.COM that the FBI has ruled that he is not the same as the boy that went missing in... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Preseason Top 120 Countdown: Nos. 85-81 Jun 19, 2009
The secondary should be efficient; the safety tandem of Davonte Shannon and Mike Newton has all-conference credentials and CB Domonic Cook is steady. Brett Hamlin is a productive punt returner. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mich. man scoffs at son's suspicion he was taken Jun 19, 2009
During his research on the kidnapping, the younger Barnes said he drove to Newton, Iowa, where Jerry Damman, the father of the missing boy, lives ... Jerry Damman of Newton, Iowa, talks Tuesday about his son, Stephen Damman, who disappeared from outside a Long Island bakery more than 50 years ago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
UPDATE: FBI: Test shows Mich. man not long-missing NY boy Jun 19, 2009
mystical wrote on Jun 18, 2009 4:43 PM:" I just saw a news report on FOXNEWS.COM that the FBI has ruled that he is not the same as the boy that went missing in 1954. That him and the girl from Kansas do not share they same mother and are not related. So, this has to be hard for the farmer in Newton. To think this could have been his son, and then it turns out that he isn't. It has to be devastating. ". 50674 wrote on Jun 18, 2009 8:54 PM:" This is just as sad for his real father who, basically... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Opening doors for youth Jun 18, 2009
As part of Newton Public Schools Unified School District 373, Walton's agricultural-themed school was organized in 2007 after struggling to maintain enrollment. Principal Natise Vogt says the integration of agricultural practices and technology with the school's curriculum resulted in students ranking among the top 5 percent of all Kansas elementary. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Man bears resemblance to missing boy Jun 18, 2009
Jerry Damman talks on the phone about his son that disappeared from outside a Long Island, New York, bakery more than 50 years ago, Tuesday, June 16, 2009, on his farm near Newton, Iowa ... During his research on the kidnapping, the younger Barnes said he drove to Newton, Iowa, where Jerry Damman, the father of the missing boy, lives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Jun 18, 2009
Aug. 1 Iowa 250, Newton, Iowa. Aug. 8 Zippo 200 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wichita Symphony names new music director Jun 18, 2009
The new gig will be a homecoming for Hege, who graduated from in North Newton ... He also has guest conducted for organizations throughout the U.S. Hege served as music director for the in Newton from 1993 to 2003. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Methodist pastor to move on Jun 16, 2009
Prior to Gladbrook, he had been in Newton and Corning, and had also worked as a hospital chaplain for two years in Kansas City. His time in Nevada Steve said his goals for the Methodist Church in Nevada were basically to grow the church and reach out to the community. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Amtrak making a one-day detour through Wichita Jun 16, 2009
Due to what the company says are signal and weather problems between Newton and Topeka, its Southwest Chief line will make a detour through Wichita ... Amtrak s Southwest Chief runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles, passing through numerous Kansas towns and cities along the way, including Kansas City, Newton and Garden City ... The route would take the train through Wichita to Newton, where it would join Amtrak s Southwest Chief line. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Grading Scale again debated at South Barber Board meeting Jun 16, 2009
Those include: Retaining Jim Forsyth of Newton and Forsyth Law Firm as school attorney for 2009-10 for $1000; KASB membership ($3,584) and Legal Assistance ($1100) retainer for 2009-10; ESSDACK fees: Crisis Intervention ($450), Staff Development ($2900), Capital/Staff FTE Assessment ($1050); Student Assurance Services for student insurances purposes for 2009-10 (Premium is $11,299); business and bookkeeping support through parent company HARRIS for DataTeam maintenance ($2,404. 29). (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Big 12 golfers set pace at Interstate May 31, 2009
Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2009 The Big 12 Conference took center stage at the 73rd Interstate Amateur Championship Saturday at Two Rivers Golf Club. Nate Barbee, a University of Kansas sophomore, and Ross Menke, an Iowa State University junior, each fired 3-under 67 in nearly perfect conditions, holding down the top spot on a tightly bunched leaderboard after the opening round. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
LETTER: Biblical tale more about treatment of strangers May 22, 2009
And even the major evangelical influences on Wilberforce, Whitefield and Newton, were slavers. Newtons conversion didnt stop his slave trading as is claimed by the Religious Right. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sooners basketball legend Tisdale, 44, loses battle with cancer May 16, 2009
"He was an All-American player and an All-American person. He lit up the day for us, I remember, at so many practices. We practiced so long and hard and Wayman's smile and whole demeanor made those so much easier." -- C.M. Newton, the manager of the 1984 Olympic team ... "Wayman was kind of a catalyst for people accepting roles," said C.M. Newton, the manager of the '84 team and now chairman of the NIT selection committee. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Former NBA star Tisdale dead at 44 May 16, 2009
"Wayman was kind of a catalyst for people accepting roles," said C.M. Newton, the manager of the '84 team and now chairman of the NIT selection committee. "Michael was the leader of the team but Wayman was special in that way.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
South Central wins own baseball tournament May 10, 2009
North Newton 7-4, M.C. Marquette 3-7 ... LaCrosse 8-4, South Newton 4-2. (Munster Times, IN)
K-State offers juco QB May 9, 2009
The quest to land a sought-after quarterback rolls on in Manhattan, as Kansas State became the first school to extend an offer to Cameron Newton, who functioned as the backup to Florida's Tim Tebow before transferring to Blinn (Texas) Community College this offseason. The battle to land Newton, a five-star prospect out of high school, will be hard-fought, but if there's something to be said for being along for the ride from the start, it will work in the Wildcats' favor. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Helen McCuish Oltman May 7, 2009
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Kansas ... When Helen was 12, both her parents died, and her Aunt Katherine from Boston came to raise the three McCuish children in Newton, Kansas ... In 1941, Helen and the three children returned to Newton, where Ted joined them after being released from Japanese prisoner of war status for 10 months. (Kalona News, IA)
