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Newton, kolache champ, has six-peat delayed

Doing without the National Polka Fest in Ennis during Memorial Day weekend was difficult for many revelers. Not only did COVID-19 force the cancellation of the event, including dancing in Czech attire and knocking down a few pints of pivo, but it also meant there would be no kolache eating contest.

For 35-year old former Ennis teacher and volleyball coach Jonathan Newton, it prevented him from winn…

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