WOBURN — The man accused of murdering three elderly Newton residents is now competent to stand trial a judge ruled nearly two years after the shocking and gruesome triple stabbing Ferguson was arrested one day after the killings and has been in custody since But the case against him has languished because for most of that time evaluators have deemed him not mentally competent after treatment at Bridgewater State Hospital and a run of psychotropic medication Judge Patrick Haggan found in a hearing on Friday in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn Ferguson’s attorney Dmitry Lev did not dispute the findings from an evaluator at Bridgewater but asked that Ferguson remain in the hospital rather than jail Assistant District Attorney Ryan Rall agreed noting that the last time Ferguson was sent to jail from the hospital he “destabilized rather quickly” and was again deemed incompetent The question of mental competency is separate from the defense that someone is not criminally responsible because of mental illness colloquially known as the insanity defense Competency focuses on the present — whether someone charged with an offense is able to participate in their own defense and whether they understand what’s happening The insanity defense centers around someone’s state at the time of the alleged offense and whether a mental-health condition was involved in the underlying crime Someone who’s currently competent can pursue the insanity defense a declaration of incompetency doesn’t necessarily lead to an insanity defense has not yet filed notice about whether he’ll seek an insanity defense Ferguson broke into the D’Amores’ home and killed all three people inside The D’Amores had had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary the day before Police said they found Arpino with a knife embedded in her body They found another knife with red-brown stains in the kitchen All three bodies had “severe apparent knife injuries” and blunt force trauma investigators reviewed video footage from the morning of the killings that appears to show Ferguson outside around 5:20 a.m without a shirt or shoes on and walking with a “staggering gait.” Ferguson had spoken openly about his struggle with bipolar disorder and his former girlfriend told investigators Ferguson had been in a manic episode since February 2023 In the weeks before the June 25, 2023, killings, other friends and neighbors said Ferguson, of Newton, seemed to be having difficulties with one high school friend saying she had “noticed a marked difference in his behavior from the Chris I’d known the last seven years,” according to court records needs an overhaul that gives families more power to help their relatives One of Ferguson’s neighbors previously told the Globe that Ferguson’s sister told her he was hospitalized for mental health issues earlier in June even though the family wanted him to remain in the hospital longer Sean Cotter can be reached at sean.cotter@globe.com. Follow him @cotterreporter. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information and Ward has seemed to fully embrace the idea of playing for the Titans throughout the whole process That wasn't lost on former NFL quarterback Cam Newton who immediately took note of Ward's attitude during some clips that surfaced of the ex-Miami Hurricanes star Newton added that Houston Oilers legend Warren Moon was even perfectly fine with allowing Ward to wear his retired No 1 (remember: the Titans were once the Oilers before deciding to move from Houston) Ward was far and away the top quarterback prospect in this year's draft class and that was made very evident by the fact that another signal-caller did not come off the board until Jaxson Dart went to the New York Giants at No Tennessee just trudged through a miserable 2024 campaign in which its quarterback situation was among the worst in the NFL the Titans seem to have their long-term answer under center Make sure you bookmark Tennessee Titans on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER East Newton Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® (PLC at Work) for its initial success in raising student achievement The school’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to: “We are honored to receive this recognition which is a testament to the dedication and effort our teachers have invested in developing their professional learning communities,” said Teresa Sauls principal of East Newton Elementary School “The impact of their hard work with collaboration and we are proud to see that students are reaping the benefits of these efforts.” instructional coach at East Newton Elementary School was also grateful to receive the recognition “We are proud to be recognized as a Promising Practices School,” Helm said “Our teachers’ commitment to refining instruction and fostering a culture of continuous growth has led to meaningful gains for our students This recognition affirms our collective efforts and motivates us to keep striving for excellence.” Promising Practices schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the PLC concepts implementation of these concepts for at least one to two years and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee Recognized Promising Practices schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info where they share implementation strategies and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools and other related resources are also available on the site The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed “East Newton Elementary’s recognition as a Promising Practices PLC at Work® school speaks to the strength of its collaborative culture and the intentional efforts of its educators to improve student learning,” said Dr “This distinction highlights how purposeful teamwork and a focus on professional growth can lead to real We are proud of East Newton’s progress and excited about what lies ahead.” Unlike fellow franchise great Steve Smith Sr., Cam Newton appreciates what the Carolina Panthers just did with their first-round pick Newton, on Thursday's episode of 4th & 1 with Cam Newton, was asked about his expectations for the Panthers, quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan—the eighth overall selection of the 2025 NFL draft And while he does give his stamp of approval on the choice the franchise's all-time leading passer also gives a bit of advice to the rookie "When I look at the Carolina Panthers' draft I'm extremely pleased—because now you've attacked a need at the receiver position," Newton stated "Now my question with that specific pick is: Are you gonna take your job serious "There's been reports that says that you don't watch film You have to become the best version of yourself His catch radius is probably bigger than any other receiver in this draft He's a big-body guy who can move as well and that's what Bryce will need." McMillan, in a short YouTube documentary that was published two years ago, claimed that he did not watch football film. That, of course, made the rounds in the lead-up to this year's selection process and painted the All-American pass catcher in a not-so-flattering light The 22-year-old receiver addressed those concerns during his introductory press conference at Bank of America Stadium last Friday "Yeah, that was from my freshman year of high school," he told reporters I feel like I wouldn't be here in front of all of y'all today without loving this game That was just young and dumb freshman me." Fortunately, it seems as though that's far behind McMillan. But if it's not, he'd be wise to listen to Newton—who actually has experience trying to play with a big-bodied first-round wideout that failed to become the best version of himself Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content By: Jahmallia Forde | Florida A&M University graduating from Florida A&M University isn’t just the end of a chapter; it’s the victory of a comeback story built on faith The facilities management scholar faced what felt like a derailed dream when she entered college in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic Her initial excitement was quickly eclipsed by personal loss “I graduated top 10 out of over 600 students in high school After taking a break for her mental health “God started drawing me closer to Him,” Tuggle said I started putting my life back together and picking up the pieces.” Tuggle earned her real estate license and sold her brother’s house the same week as her 21st birthday she immersed herself in real estate organizations landed six internships in cities like Austin and Dallas and competed in national case competitions “I just started seeing so much success,” she said But her journey wasn’t just about academic achievement “God always has a redirected story if you’re willing to surrender and make a change.” Her faith didn’t just heal her; it inspired her entrepreneurial spirit which stands for “Kid of the Kingdom.” Her business centers around a 3-in-1 devotional planner and journal designed to help believers walk in purpose sold out shortly after its initial release “I wanted one space where I could stay connected to God and plan intentionally which reminds her of God’s plans to prosper has been one of her biggest cheerleaders throughout the journey “She’s the greatest gift that life has given me,” Henderson said “For her to keep pushing for her dreams and know that anything is possible Watching her daughter rise from grief to grace Henderson witnessed not only Tuggle’s academic growth but also her spiritual transformation “She always went to church growing up,” Henderson said That was the biggest blessing for me as a mother.” As Tuggle prepares to graduate and pursue a master’s degree in real estate she has her sights set on becoming a real estate developer “I want to build spaces where people feel seen To students who may feel like they’re off track Tuggle offers this advice: “It’s never too late Newton Community School District Food Service Supervisor Julie Miller talks about the Newton School District offering free breakfast to all students next school year and the upcoming Summer Food and Snack Programs illuminated by the natural light from large front-facing windows Display cases containing cultural teas and dishes as an homage to Chinese culture encircle the shop decided to close her shop and retire last March “The customer base is similar [to Newton’s Natural Sense] so we’re glad we found that opportunity,” said Yuxuan Huang After Huang’s family immigrated to the United States in 2003 they started their shop with locations in Braintree and at the Prudential Center near Newbury Street until they had to shut down operations due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic “My parents are getting a bit old—we really just want to focus on the community,” Huang said Countless unique stone necklaces hang above other gems while the display tables and cases house a wonderful collection of jades “I-STONE was originally written as ‘i___stone,’ meant to allow the user of the stone to fill in the blank,” said Huang “It emphasizes the personal connection between the individual to the stone.” The Huang family sources their crystals from many different parts of the world allowing them to find stones that serve diverse purposes for whatever customers may need “Different parts of the world produce different crystals.” They have diversified their gem collection through Huang’s extensive knowledge of the stones “Lapis is my favorite stone because I’m a big fan of Egyptian cultures,” Huang said I-STONE sells products to a similar niche as Natural Sense supplying the Newton community with essential oils and specialty candles—all of which add a wonderful floral aroma to the shop’s atmosphere The store is also complemented by interior cultural decorations: Asian teas and tea sets all of which are meticulously and intricately painted lining the walls from the ceiling to the floor I-STONE provides products for many different occasions and people Their delicate stone jewelry is perfect for those looking for a more elegant gift while kids can find something in their collection of stuffed animals recently stopped by the shop for the first time searching for something to commemorate her dog after his recent passing An amethyst stone cut in the shape of a heart caught her eye “The color of his favorite ball was purple so I want to find a heart to put up in my shop,” Burke said A majority of the store’s products are delicate because of their high quality but I-STONE sells more durable string jewelry as well was hesitant to visit the shop after their beloved Natural Sense closed but a string necklace in the shape of a moon that their friend purchased from the shop caught their eye “I didn’t know what this place was,” Johnson-Green said “I kind of avoided it because I didn’t feel like coming in after [Goldstein] left Johnson-Green envisions the shop doing well due to its location near Newton North High School “There are a lot of kids my age and a lot younger fascinated by all things spiritual and also just shiny rocks,” Johnson-Green said Burke thinks this shop will enable Newton residents to be more in touch with their spirituality “I feel like people are becoming more natural and holistic and this is a great opportunity to do that.” NEWS SPORTS ARTS MAGAZINE NEWTON OPINIONS MULTIMEDIA May 05, 2025 at 5:45 am CDTExpandHotel Maytag Investors, LLC asked the Newton City Council amend its agreement with the developer, who requested another seven years of rebates from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2031 to assist with an unexpected rise in property valuations. The council approved the amended agreement. (Christopher Braunschweig) Before the Newton City Council moved forward with or discussed the amended development agreement with Hotel Maytag Investors, developer Jack Hatch wanted to show officials a short video that he felt showcased what the project was all about and would set the tone for their conversation that night. It was a video posted on the city’s YouTube channel, and it was titled “Get to Know Historic Hotel Maytag.” The three-minute video — now six years old by this point — featured council member Mark Hallam and a voiceover by the city’s economic development specialist, Craig Armstrong, explaining the history. Hallam goes on to say how much the city has invested into Hotel Maytag, and that it will be home to both workforce housing units and market rate apartments. Other occupying businesses, like the Capitol II Theatre, received renovations, too. Today, a number of other businesses have opened up shop. Video footage shows what Hotel Maytag had looked like back in its heyday before the renovation. Snippets of news broadcasts revealed what the building had become. The video even mentions how Hotel Maytag was the first motel west of the Mississippi River to have air conditioning. That was in the 1930s. Of course Armstrong gives mention to the ballroom and the cameo room, and their reputations for hosting large parties, weddings and other events. He points out these historic charms to highlight the importance of keeping the building alive and well in downtown Newton. He sums it up perfectly: The historic Hotel Maytag will be restored to its former glory, and be given the respect it deserves as an iconic part of Newton’s past, present and future. When the video finished, Hatch noted what he wants to talk about is the future. Hatch said the renovated Hotel Maytag received five awards — one national award, three state awards and one local award — and it fulfilled promises made by both the developer and the city. He called it an extraordinary project. “But it was very difficult,” Hatch said to council members during their April 21 meeting at City Hall. “We’re here today because we have to restructure the financing, including the agreement we have with you, our agreement with the state and with our investors. All are very willing and wanting to do this.” Newton City Council held a public hearing to consider another amendment to the agreement with Hotel Maytag Investors, LLC, which has requested another seven years of rebates from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2031 to assist with an unexpected rise in property valuations. Unfortunate timing drove a wedge into the Hotel Maytag project. Commercial properties in Newton had not seen dramatic increases to their assessments for almost two decades. The agreement with the developer could not account for these higher valuations, which complicated matters. “The taxes based on the assessment — which we thought was reasonable at the time we first made that agreement — have increased dramatically,” Hatch said. “And we are here because we want to be able to abate the new assessment, not the ones that we agreed to in the beginning. We will still pay that.” According to city documents, the requested property tax rebate amount for the additional seven years is $400,000. But with this accommodation, the developer is still required to pay the taxes in full before receiving the TIF rebate, which will not include debt service taxes from local governments. Originally, the developer would not pay property taxes over the base value of $515,370, which was Hotel Maytag’s total property valuation in 2018 and 2019. Information published on the county assessor’s office website shows the total value increased to $2.3 million in 2020. It is now valued above $3.1 million. Extending the developer a TIF rebate is a comprise solution addressing the unforeseen increase to the minimum assessment. Although Hatch was frank and said Hotel Maytag has not made a profit, he is confident in former Newton Mayor Mike Hansen serving as the new facility manager for the property. Deferred maintenance has been repaired. The apartments are full. Plans are being made for the ballroom. “As Mike has said to you for many years — and continues to say — that building brings life to this community,” Hatch said. “The more people see the beauty of the ballroom and what we can do, I think it’s going to make us believe that this is accomplishing what we set out to do six to seven years ago.” Council member Randy Ervin asked if the original agreement with the developer had a specific end date attached. Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler said the original agreement went through fiscal year 2034. A similar agreement was made with the building for Arcosa, setting its minimum assessment to $8 million. “It stayed that way forever until just recently or within the last year it changed,” Muckler said. “Some of those minimum assessments, once they were put in, we never saw a number higher than that … The assurance we made with Hatch Development is they would pay taxes on the base of the building.” Before Hatch invested $16 million into the building, it was worth $515,370. Hatch agreed to pay the taxes on that, which he has done. Muckler said anything above the $515,370 would be abated or rebated by the city. Muckler said the new resolution makes good on the original promise from the city. Hatch said the other thing the agreement does is make him responsible for paying back the $400,000 loan from Iowa Finance Authority. “We will take that over,” he said. “That will be assigned to us for the abatement of the higher assessment.” Ervin made sure he was following along correctly. “This was a commitment to the future the previous city councils had made that we will charge you taxes on a certain dollar figure,” he said. “As that dollar figure has went up, what you’re asking for us to do is stick to the original agreement of this will be the cost of the building no matter what the assessed is going forward.” To him, Hatch wasn’t coming to the city asking for a handout, but rather asking the two commitments made years ago to be made whole. The council voted 6-0 to amend the agreement. Christopher BraunschweigChristopher Braunschweig has a strong passion for community journalism and covers city council, school board, politics and general news in Newton, Iowa and Jasper County. Newton changed that as he spent the first nine years of his career in Carolina During that span, he led them to a record of 68-55-1 He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and even won the 2015 NFL MVP he was the driving force for their entire offense even though they couldn't bring him the title in Super Bowl 50 MORE: Pro Football Focus analyst names Panthers 2025 NFL draft class his favorite Even without a title, Newton changed the franchise forever. He also changed the NFL, according to Bolavip, who named Newton among the 20 greatest dual-threat quarterbacks in league history "Cam Newton (2011-2021) asserted himself as a dual-threat quarterback compiling 5,628 rushing yards and an impressive 75 rushing touchdowns and athleticism made him a force to be reckoned with He earned the NFL MVP in 2015 and led the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50 Carolina moved on from Newton following the 2019 season He spent one year with the New England Patriots before returning to the Panthers in 2021 Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium / Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesHe wasn't the same player at that point he still proved to be a weapon on the ground at 32 years old Newton had 5,628 yards and 75 touchdowns on the ground to go along with his 32,382 yards and 194 passing touchdowns but there will only ever be one Cam Newton What Steve Smith got right - and wrong - about the Panthers WR corps Panthers quarterback Bryce Young slapped with harsh reality check Panthers still considered among NFC’s worst teams despite strong draft Super Bowl champ predicts Bryce Young will have a big year in 2025 RANDY GURZIRandy Gurzi is a graduate of Arizona State and has focused on NFL coverage since 2014. Shirley lived in Newton Falls for most of her life graduating from Newton Falls High School in 1960 1976; they enjoyed the past 48 years of marriage together Shirley worked in the customer service department for Big Wheel (Pamida) in Newton Falls for 25 years Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Wendy Petrilla of Ravenna and Chrissy McCutcheon of Florida; one son Darrin (Tracy) Hurst of Newton Falls; one sister Sherry Mason of Newton Falls; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren The family will receive friends noon to 1:30 p.m followed by a celebration of life service at 1:30 p.m. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall She will be laid to rest at a later date in Newton Falls Cemetery The family requested all donations be made in her memory to First Church of God Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home Family and friends may view her obituary online or send condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com | https://www.tribtoday.com | 240 Franklin Street SE Beth and Jerry had three children and raised their family first in Des Moines, Iowa, where Beth was active in racial justice work and attended the 1963 March on Washington with a group of church friends. In 1966 Beth and Jerry moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, where Beth was a church organist, avid bicyclist, and a volunteer with the League of Women Voters. Inspired by a friend from the League, Beth ran for the office of County Supervisor in Marshall County in 1973. Although she lost the race, the campaign helped her realize it was time to do something different. Beth enrolled at Drake University Law School and graduated in May 1979. When she began practicing law that summer she was the first woman lawyer in private practice in Marshalltown. Beth practiced law for 19 years until her retirement in 1998. Beth and Jerry fell in love with bicycling early and were founders of the Iowa Valley Bicycling Club. They began riding the RAGBRAI rides across Iowa each year, beginning in 1973 with year two, which was called SAGBRAI. Their enthusiasm for riding inspired many in the Higdon and Trout families to ride with them. 1995, she and Jerry rode their tandem bicycle across the United States with the Iowa 150 group—celebrating Iowa’s Sesquicentennial. They took many international bike trips as well. In 1998, Beth and Jerry moved to Minnesota to realize their dream of having a cabin in Cass County. They lived happily on Stony Lake near Hackensack for 20 years. Beth was active remodeling their cabin (every home of hers and even one church got a redo), singing in and directing their church choir as well as playing the organ. Beth and Jerry were also invaluable volunteers in building, maintaining, and promoting the North Country Trail. In 2019, Beth and Jerry moved to Minneapolis to be closer to family and expert medical care for Jerry’s cancer. Beth lovingly cared for Jerry until his death at home in January 2022. After his death, Beth lived a full life of service to her family, community, and church. A week before she died she was out protesting the Trump administration’s illegal actions. Beth is survived by her two sisters, Marilyn Loupee and Judith Snook, her brother, Dave Higdon, her three children Ellen van Iwaarden (Jim), Laura Trout (Greg Widner) and Anthony Trout (Karen Moeller), four grandchildren: Amelia van Iwaarden (Oren Lavie), Alexander Gill, Coco Carson (Sam), and Colleen Kleinmann (Edgar), and four great grandchildren: Maya Lavie, Poppy Kleinmann, Ari Lavie, and Effie Kleinmann. Services will be held in Newton, Iowa on Monday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Center Friends Church, 3174 E. 60th St. N., Newton, Iowa 50208. Another service will be held in Minneapolis at Grace Trinity Community Church, 1430 W. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Grace Trinity Community Church, address above, or to North Country Trail Association, 229 E. Main St., Lowell, MI 49331. Copyright © 2023 Newton Daily News. All rights reserved. Published in Newton, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. Piedmont Newton Hospital earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.   “We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group for the high-quality care we provide at Piedmont Newton,” said Lindsey Petrini, chief executive officer of Piedmont Newton. “This designation is the result of our culture of safety, and I appreciate the commitment of all staff members to safe patient care.” “Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Piedmont Newton, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.” The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.  To see Piedmont Newton’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram and via The Leapfrog Group newsletter.   May 04, 2025 at 10:04 pm CDTExpandTroy Hyde Well hello. It’s been a while since I’ve written anything in column form. But I think it’s time to get back to it. What do you listen to during a workout? Does music motivate you? For me personally, I cannot run without music. I listen to podcasts sometimes on walks. But if I’m out for a jog or running on the treadmill at Anytime Fitness, you can bet I’m listening to my playlist. But what do area track and field athletes listen to before they compete? The answers certainly vary. And here are a few of them in the first part of what I hope is a three-part series. Two of the better distance runners in the area come from Baxter. And they couldn’t be more different when it comes to music. Sophomore Max Handorf loves Can’t Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s also a big fan of classic rock. And based on the answers I’ve received from athletes so far, Handorf’s musical taste aligns with what you’d find on my playlist. His teammate, senior Matt Richardson, is not a big music person at all. PCM senior Tad Wilson, Baxter senior Carter Smith and Newton senior Christian Ergenbright said they don’t really listen to music before competing either. “Hank Williams Jr. is my guy though,” Smith said. “If I did listen to music beforehand, that’s my go-to guy.” The most popular artist so far is Drake. That’s what Newton senior Reilly Trease, Lynnville-Sully junior Tatum Huyser and PCM senior Adrien Robbins listen to before their sprinting events. Huyser has another form of sound she listens to though. “I listen to rain sounds,” Huyser said. “I’m a stressed person, and it calms me down. It depends on the meet though. If I’m too pumped up, I’ll listen to something to calm me down. If I feel too tired, I’ll listen to something that fires me up.” Both Trease and Robbins have a long list of artists they like to listen to before they compete. “At the start of my warm-up, I like to listen to some 2000s R&B like Chris Brown, Usher and Ashanti,” Robbins said. “Five or 10 minutes before my race, I listen to a lot of rap like Drake, T-Pain, Lil Baby and Polo G.” Trease prefers rap music but switches to jazz right before his race. “Thirty minutes before, I will listen to R&B or rap to keep me upbeat,” Trease said. “Then, about five minutes before I will turn it way down and go to classical jazz to calm the nerves.” To no one’s surprise, rap is the most popular kind of music for teenage males. Newton junior Nick Thomason mentioned BAK Jay as one of his artists but also likes random country music. His teammate, junior Ali Yahia, listens to Lil Tecca before he competes. PCM senior Riley Graber prefers rapper Rod Wave and freshman teammate Lewis Daye said he starts off with Chris Brown and T-Pain before ending with Kendrick Lamar. Another PCM athlete, senior Jake Winters, listens to old school One Direction and Lewis Capaldi. “It has to be upbeat,” Winters said. “It can’t be sad either, otherwise I’m not in the right headspace.” Newton junior Caden Klein was unable to listen to his music on the bus before the Drake Relays because his air pods were not charged. But he’s into Christian rap and worship music. “I don’t need music, but I like to listen to Christian rap and worship music to set the right tone, to know who I’m running for and what my purpose is,” Klein said. Worship music also is popular among the Newton girls track and field team. Check back next week to read what those Cardinals play in their air pods. Metrics details One of the grand open problems of modern physics is the unification of Einstein’s general relativity and quantum mechanics This challenge has been approached by the greatest physicists but there is still no complete theory and experimental evidence remains out of reach The Newton–Schrödinger equation (NSE) offers insight into this puzzle as it describes a quantum wavefunction under self-gravity dynamics Having been studied theoretically for decades optical experiment of this nonlinear model was demonstrated only in 2015 Although the NSE can be generalized to post-Newtonian gravity approximating general relativity all experiments simulating nonlinear gravity so far have been limited to Newtonian gravity Here we present experimental emulation of post-Newtonian dynamics by probing a new physical regime of nonlinearity that mimics larger masses in gravity We find soliton solutions of the post-Newtonian–Schrödinger equations distinct from their Newtonian counterparts and demonstrate them experimentally We observe rich beam evolution requiring previously unconsidered nonlinear terms thereby opening up new experimental capabilities for simulating wavefunction dynamics in the settings of general relativity in simulation experiments the analogue metric was traditionally pre-designed thus emulating merely the linear aspect of curved space the numerical simulations of post Newtonian (PN) gravity is challenging due to time complexity and new phenomena may be more easily revealed in a simulation experiment To obtain these PN corrections in an optical system we must introduce additional nonlinear terms to our model which are relevant only for sufficiently large beam intensity We experimentally demonstrate self-gravity simulations in the post-Newtonian gravity regime We do this by launching a high-intensity laser beams to interact within this nonlocal nonlinear material which means that higher-order non-linearites become non-negligible in our material we identify a one-to-one mathematical mapping between the stationary post-Newton Schrödinger equation and the equations describing the evolution of light in a specific thermal nonlinear medium We find that for very high-power beams and specific nonlinear terms the exact analogy occurs for an experiment designed with the right parameter the optical-beam evolution observed is analogous to a wavefunction obeying the nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a post-Newtonian gravitational potential both experimentally in the analogue optical system and numerically solitons of this system that are distinct and distinguishable from the previously observed Newtonian solitons In this never-explored territory of this nonlocal nonlinear system including beam splitting and evolution into doughnut-shaped beams that occur due to higher-order corrections to the refractive index here we experiment with higher-power beams (beyond 2 W) and expect this assumption to break In our system we observe a repulsive higher-order term which we model as: We assume paraxial propagation (\(k| \frac{\partial \psi }{\partial z}| \gg | \frac{{\partial }^{2}\psi }{\partial {z}^{2}}|\)) where ψ is a slowly varying amplitude of the electromagnetic field (with wavenumber k) \(\frac{\partial \Delta T}{\partial t}=0\) We write the coupled equations that describe the nonlinear dynamics in the material: a mass distribution is defined by the wavefunction: Schematics of experimental system for simulating post-Newtonian dynamics by probing the evolution of intense laser beams in a thermal nonlinear medium (SF11 lead glass) A laser is shaped to have a prescribed size by a telescope system and then focused inside the sample by a replaceable lens light dynamics are strongly affected by the nonlocal nonlinearity where their nature is power-dependent The experiments results in unique solitons and beam evolution due to second-order nonlinear effects Inset: example raw data of beam profile in entrance and exit facets during post-Newton-type beam evolution the first and second term of V have opposite signs the second term γPNϕ2 is the PN correction that represents a second-order repulsive effect that is added to the attractive Newtonian term (4) capture the nonlinear dynamics of the wavefunction ψ under the Post-Newtonian approximation of small energy scale of GR We are interested in finding Post-Newtonian solitons—optical self-consistent solutions of Eqs (2) that are analogous to time-independent solitons of Eqs These solitons take the form ψsoliton = e−iΓzU(x, y) This means that they maintain their spatial waveform while only accumulating phase during their propagation along the z direction with propagation constant Γ the beams that we experiment with in practice are near equilibrium and justify the use of Eqs the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the beam σ varies slowly with respect to the Rayleigh length zR \(| \frac{{z}_{R}}{\sigma }\frac{\partial \sigma }{\partial z}| \ a–c Simulations of evolution of a high-power Gaussian beam The beam evolves into a doughnut-shaped beam (a and an anisotropic doughnut-shaped beam for a slightly elliptical initial beam (c) The calculated refractive index showing the self-defocusing potential appearing around the peak intensity resembling the 'mexican hat' potential (d) e–h Experimental data of an evolution of Gaussian initial beam into: two-lobe beam (e) and even more complex shape for above 4.8 W (h) it would be intriguing to consider a different response function of physical interest such as the Gaussian response function or working at a different dimensionality It would be interesting to explore the existence and stability of other solitons (e.g. that are known to exist in the presence of the thermal nonlinearity) within this framework of second order nonlinearity All raw data can be found in figshare (https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28680425) Any additional data are available upon request The Classical Theory of Fields (Butterworth Heinemann Transformation optics and the geometry of light Spatiotemporal light control with active metasurfaces Trapping light by mimicking gravitational lensing Linear and nonlinear optics in curved space Control of light by curved space in nanophotonic structures Optical black hole: Broadband omnidirectional light absorber Optical simulations of gravitational effects in the newton-schrödinger system Gravitation and quantum-mechanical localization of macro-objects On gravity’s role in quantum state reduction Spherically-symmetric solutions of the schrödinger-newton equations An analytical approach to the schrödinger-newton equations Classical and quantum decay of oscillations: Oscillating self-gravitating real scalar field solitons Evolution of the schrödinger-newton system for a self-gravitating scalar field Notes on certain newton gravity mechanisms of wavefunction localization and decoherence Centre-of-mass motion in multi-particle schrödinger-newton dynamics A numerical study of the schrodinger newton equations Solving the vlasov equation in two spatial dimensions with the schrödinger method Optical analogues of the newton-schrödinger equation and boson star evolution Systems of self-gravitating particles in general relativity and the concept of an equation of state On the unreasonable effectiveness of the post-newtonian approximation in gravitational physics Gravitation and Cosmology: Principles and Applications of the General Theory of Relativity (John Wiley & Sons Solitons in nonlinear media with an infinite range of nonlocality: first observation of coherent elliptic solitons and of vortex-ring solitons Long-range interactions between optical solitons Two-dimensional multipole solitons in nonlocal nonlinear media Incoherent spatial solitons in effectively instantaneous nonlinear media Thermal self-focusing of laser beams in lead glasses Stable azimuthal stationary state in quintic nonlinear optical media Measurement of the complex nonlinear refractive index of single crystal p-toluene sulfonate at 1064 nm Stable solitons of even and odd parities supported by competing nonlocal nonlinearities Anomalous interaction of nonlocal solitons in media with competing nonlinearities Supermode spatial solitons via competing nonlocal nonlinearities Relativistic effects on the schrödinger-newton equation Post-newtonian corrections to schrödinger equations in gravitational fields The schrödinger-newton equation as a non-relativistic limit of self-gravitating klein-gordon and dirac fields Accelerated imaginary-time evolution methods for the computation of solitary waves Role of geometry in the superfluid flow of nonlocal photon fluids Agresti, J. Researches on non-standard optics for advanced gravitational waves interferometers. Preprint at https://arxiv.org/abs/0806.3065 (2008) Twisting of light around rotating black holes Two-dimensional solitons in nonlocal media: a brief review Stabilization of transverse solitary waves by a nonlocal response of the nonlinear medium Download references The authors thank Ofri Telem for fruitful discussions 2021775 from the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) and by Grant No 2207972 From the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and ISF grant No This work has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No.101117845) have contributed to all aspects of the work has conducted the presented experimental measurements and analyzed the data The authors declare no competing interests Nature Communications thanks Daniele Faccio and the other reviewer(s) for their contribution to the peer review of this work Publisher’s note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-59384-z Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft even though he had the chance to make more money through NIL deals in college Ewers started the last three seasons of his college career and was one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects to come out of high school in recent years he transferred to Texas to get playing time and went on to throw 68 touchdowns for the Longhorns With Arch Manning pushing for the starting job Ewers likely might have had to transfer again if he wanted to start another year in college It seemed clear the Longhorns were preparing to hand the offense over to Manning which may have played a role in Ewers’ decision to declare for the draft The big question is why he chose to go to the NFL when reports indicated he could’ve made up to $8 million if he stayed in college Ewers would’ve been the top quarterback in the transfer portal and several big-name programs would have likely made him a strong NIL offer Cam Newton was asked about Ewers turning down that kind of money “The NIL money will never compare to what the NFL money is We are so mis-educated about what the NIL money is guaranteed and what’s not.” asking why someone would leave college as a star player to become a late-round pick He pointed out that top college quarterbacks now have better NIL opportunities than ever It’s possible to make more in college than as a late-round NFL pick This debate will only grow as NIL continues to evolve and more players consider staying in college instead of heading to the league he does have a shot at making the final roster in Miami The Dolphins only had two quarterbacks going into the draft so the rookie steps in right away as the third-string QB Shedeur Sanders is likely the fourth-string quarterback in Cleveland Ewers has a chance to prove he can be a reliable backup. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, but neither does Tua. Head coach Mike McDaniel’s system is more about timing and anticipation and he’s helped Tua succeed in that scheme Ewers might not be a starter any time soon but he can learn a lot in Miami — and that could eventually lead to more chances in the NFL There will be no charge for any Newton student to eat breakfast at their school next school year The Food Service Supervisor for the Newton Community School District says it’s an effort to get more students off to a healthy start for their day “Research shows the more they eat school meals the more chance they have of improving their attention span and learning and their behavior improves because they are not hungry We just want to give them the absolute best start to the day we can so we encourage everyone to come and join us for breakfast next year.” Miller says the Newton School District has been serving about 10,000 breakfasts per month and they hope to see that rise substantially next school year She also notes the Newton School District has not always been financially able to do something like this but if it is successful and the district is financially able Miller says they will continue providing free breakfasts to all students Hear more from the Newton Community School District Food Service Supervisor on today’s Let’s Talk Newton Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEWTON COUNTY (Atlanta News First) - A 12-year-old Newton County student is facing charges after being arrested for bringing an airsoft BB gun on a school bus The sheriff’s office reports that the incident happened Friday where they say the Clements Middle School student “hid an Airsoft BB gun which resembles a real Glock,” under a seat before getting off the bus the gun was found by students going to the Newton College and Career Academy after the bus hit a bump The 12-year-old student was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon on a school bus and disruption of school operations The sheriff’s office says he was taken to juvenile court Newton Girls Soccer Ties Carlisle On Senior Night While Boys Soccer Loses At Carlisle A total of three goals were scored in the two games Friday between Newton and Carlisle’s boys and girls soccer teams the Cardinal girls played #15 Carlisle to a 1-1 tie at H.A who started the night tied for the Little Hawkeye Conference lead in goals scored put the Cardinals up 1-0 in the 43rd minute Carlisle got the tying score in the 61st minute Newton is just the second team to hold the Wildcats to one goal or less The Cardinal girls soccer team is now 7-5-2 The Newton boys soccer team had ten shots on goal at Carlisle but none made it past the Wildcats’ goalie giving up the game’s only score in the second half Both Cardinal soccer teams will play Oskaloosa Tuesday with the boys at home and the girls in Oskaloosa Newton Boys Golf Finishes Fourth At Winterset The Newton boys golf team finished fourth at the nine team Winterset Invite Friday Lincoln Peterson and Mason Smith both finished at 82 The Cardinals remaining golfers were Carter Forst and Kayden Westland who was 37th with a 91 The Newton Boys Golf team will be part of the six team field at the Knoxville Boys Invitational at Pine Knolls Golf Course in Knoxville at 9 a.m The University is currently operating under normal conditions former general counsel of Duke Energy and state senator brings deep law experience to Carolina (’85 JD) is UNC-Chapel Hill’s new vice chancellor and general counsel Newton recently served four terms in the N.C senior vice president and state president at Duke Energy “This University holds a special place in my heart As a double Tar Heel and father of four Carolina graduates I couldn’t be more thrilled to be the next vice chancellor and general counsel,” Newton said “Those of us who love this intuition know and appreciate its mission and founding principles This is an institution that was born out of a bold vision to educate and serve the people of North Carolina and that’s something we must never lose sight of I look forward to playing a role in furthering those goals and working alongside Chancellor Roberts and his team to ensure the University can remain successful for generations to come.”    “He brings exceptional skills and deep experience in law Newton is passionate about returning to his alma mater and contributing to our success.”  Newton earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Carolina followed by a law degree He led legal efforts for Duke Power Company before retiring as the organization’s North Carolina state president in 2015 He was elected to the state Senate in 2016 and served as a legislative leader on numerous policy issues immunity from COVID-19 claims for higher education and other initiatives to serve North Carolina Newton has resigned from the Senate to join Carolina Newton also served on the Carolina Alumni Board and was a 2024 recipient of the William Richardson Davie Award the Board of Trustee’s highest honor for individuals who have given extraordinary service to the University or society The Well compiled all the details you need before attending UNC-Chapel Hill’s May 10 graduation Carolina gave Claire Klein the opportunity to research autism across the lifespan The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems Heather Wasser focuses her work on safe infant feeding a concern after the storm hit western North Carolina Neha Varrier did CPR on a patient until help arrived nearly a thousand Tar Heels got help from fellow students through this free Learning Center program © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill A Westerville man who participated in multiple armed robberies of postal workers for their postal carrier keys was sentenced to prison on May 2 in the U.S Cameron Newton, 21, was sentenced to 20 years and one day in prison Newton aided and abetted four armed robberies of postal carriers between December 2022 and May 2023 according to a news release from the U.S Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio who was on probation and wearing a GPS ankle monitor recruited two juveniles for an armed robbery on Dec Newton also arranged for one of his conspirators to use a handgun for the robbery Newton acted as a lookout for a second armed robbery of a postal worker on Jan Prosecutors said that Newton was in his vehicle and acted as though he was making DoorDash deliveries to escape his home confinement Newton again acted as a lookout for a third postal robbery and arranged buyers for the stolen postal keys taken from postal workers Newton again acquired a firearm for one of his co-conspirators to use in a robbery of an elderly female postal worker in May 2023 he picked up his accomplices near Goodale Park and paid the robbers several hundred dollars through CashApp law enforcement agents executed a search warrant at Newton's home and discovered $22,000 in cash hundreds of altered checks and money orders totaling more than $590,000 hundreds of pieces of stolen mail and two postal carrier keys "Newton and his accomplices terrorized postal workers in an effort to steal their keys and loot mailboxes,” FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Elena Iatarola said in a prepared statement we were able to arrest those responsible for these violent crimes and ensure they are held accountable.” Newton is one of six men who have been charged in connection with armed robberies of postal carriers in central Ohio Several of the defendants have already been sentenced to prison for their roles in the robberies Reporter Shahid Meighan can be reached at smeighan@dispatch.com, at ShahidMeighan on X, and at shahidthereporter.dispatch.com on Bluesky — A man is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a domestic assault in Newton Township on Saturday Michigan State Police troopers responded to a domestic assault complaint on 6 Mile Road the suspect exited the vehicle with a firearm to his head and fired one round Officers and EMS provided lifesaving measures but the man was later pronounced dead at Bronson Methodist Hospital The assault victim was treated for non life-threatening injuries the report will be forwarded to the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office for review If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health challenges help is available on the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 Two Newton boys golfers placed in the top fifteen at the five team Knoxville Invitational Saturday The Cardinals top four golfers completed the course at Pine Knolls Golf Club in 315 strokes Pella Christian took first with a score of 289 Lincoln Peterson produced Newton’s lowest score at 74 while Peyton Rozendaal and Mason Smith added scores of 82 and 84 Carter Forst and Ethan Pageler were the other Cardinal golfers who participated in the invitational The Newton boys golf team will be competing against seventeen other schools Monday in the Washington Boys Golf Invitational at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Co-President Lana Wohlers and Vice President Ina Hiedemann talk about the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Plant Sale tonight and Saturday morning at Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on North 4th Avenue East Newton’s mayor and school committee are at odds, with the schools’ already pared-down budget coming in $2.2 million larger than Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s allocation the Newton School Committee (NSC) warned that it will either risk legal penalties for moving forward with the unbalanced budget or be forced to cut the difference the nature of the liability is not clearly defined  “We didn’t go down the deep path of what liability that means,” said Grady it could be potentially some sort of criminal prosecution.” Brezski added that because the NSC has not yet spent any money it could potentially be shielded from punitive measures Part of the uncertainty is due to the lack of legal precedent for this issue and does not incur any liabilities from that perspective,” Brezski said There’s just no guidance on what that language means.”  Ward 8 NSC Member Barry Greenstein asked if the responsibility could be shifted to city officials since he said they deprived the NPS of necessary funding with a substandard allocation “Could you not argue that the criminality falls on the person not allocating the money that we need?” Greenstein said “It’s a little too loosey-goosey for me in terms of advice when I don’t have any sort of indication as to what liability I’m taking on.”  Grady clarified that any legal action would likely be directed at individuals managing funds within NPS it’s a spotlight that will be put on,” Grady said “I don’t think it’s intended to be against a committee Passing a budget isn’t necessarily incurring a liability.” city officials would prevent it from taking effect let’s hedge our bets and stick with a number higher than the allocation,” said Nolin “The comptroller cannot actually create a chart of accounts that has numbers higher than the allocation allowed by the city.”  Nolin added that these cuts would be enacted automatically “He would simply reduce the budget by the amount in order to make the numbers comply,” Nolin said “He could not book a chart of accounts that would allow us to start spending.” the nature of the balancing cuts is unclear Nolin clarified that wages would be protected from any forcible budgetary cuts All other line items within the NPS budget “Those salaries are booked and held in abeyance out of the budget so that a year’s worth of salary … moves forward,” Nolin said the millions you don’t have will have to be addressed So we would be faced with a midyear decision to the tune of whatever we didn’t cut right now.”  The NSC could advance its proposed budget and allow the comptroller to enact the requisite cuts This choice would only burden the NSC with greater fiscal concerns at next year’s budget negotiations but we’re still going to be in the same spot as we would be here,” said Nolin because it’ll look like we’re $2 million in the red Ward 5 Member Emily Prenner emphasized the importance of reaching a decisive conclusion since various NPS employees stand to lose their jobs under Fuller’s allocation “We have a responsibility to let staff know by a certain date about whether or not we will be doing cuts,” Prenner said “We need to start moving these decisions sooner rather than later KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com Video player above: Timelapse video of storms rolling over Springfield, Missouri – Source — These pictures were taken in the Saginaw area of Joplin and were sent in by Jesse DeGonia Areas throughout Newton County saw various levels of storm damage thanks to high-winds and hail Crowder College’s Neosho campus experienced extensive structural and roof damage (below) Above: Crowder College Neosho campus storm damage these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals | Missouri | Kansas | Oklahoma | Arkansas Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application and Caleb Newton and great grandchildren Emmy Marilyn will be fondly remembered for her kind heart April 29th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Ridge Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Her funeral service will take place at 5:00 pm.  The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes - Ridge Chapel Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker the son of William Newton and Constance (Reynolds) Newton Gorsuch He grew up on the south side of Des Moines where he graduated from Lincoln High School Craig went on to earn a degree in Nursing from Grand View University and worked at several hospitals in Des Moines He dedicated 20 years of service as a register nurse at Mercy Medical Center.  Craig was an avid reader and a history enthusiast He was a member of the Winterset Rotary and Optimist Club for a time and contributed his efforts to the Madison County Republican Committee Craig was known for his outgoing personality and his love for engaging with others Joshua and Elena of West Des Moines; brother Bill (Sandy) Newton of Des Moines; sister-in-law Sonna Neumeister of Carver William Newton and Constance Newton Gorsuch; stepfather and generosity will forever be remembered by those who knew him A memorial service honoring Craig will be held at 2:00 PM Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery Memorials may be made to the family for a future designation Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Winterset Chapel Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Winterset Chapel Earlier this month, Professor Michael Newton joined the American Society of International Law at their 119th Annual Meeting speaking on the panel entitled Acting Against Authoritarians: Legitimate Roles for Shared Norms and Institutions The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting was “Traditions and Transitions in International Law.” International lawyers and experts from other fields convened to reflect on the implications of traditions and transitions in international law Newton’s panel was a key component of the meeting’s fifth track Vanderbilt University’s Online Privacy Notice A big fundraiser for Newton’s Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is being held on site tonight and tomorrow It’s the non-profits annual Spring Plant Sale Co-President of the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens says the sale features many native and cultivated varieties of perennials along with annuals “Five dollar admission and you get the pick of everything that’s for sale This is the thirty year anniversary of the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens The six acre site is located at 3030 North 4th Avenue East in Newton.