Commission approves zoning change, following protest
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—The Newton City Commission voted 4-1 after a bit of confusion to accept the planning and zoning board’s recommendation to change……
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Major snow comes early for County
By Adam Strunk Harvey County got more snow Saturday than received for six of the last 10 years. More than a foot of snow……
Trailer manufacturer asks for funding, tax breaks to build Newton factory
NEWTON—At its Nov. 28 meeting, the Newton City Commission will review a development agreement between it, Hillsboro Industries and Harvey County. The agreement would……
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Those nearby evacuated as crews work propane leak
City of Newton Emergency Crews are responding to a leak from a 500-gallon propane tank at 701 S. Spencer. The tank sits on the…
City inks deal for new factory
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—The Newton City Commission approved a development agreement with Hillsboro Industries to expand into Newton with an $8.1 million factory. The……
Halstead City Council approves spending on golf course
By Sarah Beauchamp HALSTEAD—The Halstead City Council approved funding for improvements to the Wedgewood Golf Course at its most recent meeting. The approved bid……
Rizza’s Liquor Store a staple in Halstead
By Sarah Beauchamp HALSTEAD—Rizza’s Liquor Store, located on Main Street in Halstead, works to add a personal touch while helping customers. Steve Rizza runs……
Halstead Christmas Jingle moving up
By Sarah Beauchamp HALSTEAD—The Halstead Christmas Jingle is a week earlier this year to avoid conflicts with other activities. It will be on Saturday,……
Wonders wins open class category of local photo contest
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Many around town might be familiar by now with the photo on the cover of the 2024 Choose……
Barrera couple enjoys performing music together
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—SpongeBob brought Danny and Lauren Barrera together. They’re a couple who met online during the pandemic, doing Facetime……
Halstead women clean up with soap business
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now HALSTEAD—One is greeted by the friendly scents of soap making, like patchouli, flowers and frankincense, upon entering Megan……
County Advent calendar hoping to spread more than information
For this holiday season, Rebecca Barrett-Fox, at Hesston College, shared her idea for an Advent calendar that was designed to bring the community together……
Snow-globe effect featured at Prairie Lights in Hesston
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now HESSTON—The Prairie Pavilion at Dyck Arboretum in Hesston will have a giant snow globe effect as viewed from……
Health Ministries to expand pharmacy
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Health Ministries Clinic in Newton is essentially tripling its pharmacy space, and they had a groundbreaking ceremony on……
North Newton woman in Wichita musical Christmas production
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—The “A Cabaret Christmas” musical production in which Mia Krebs of North Newton is in is like……
Lehman challenges herself physically, mentally with bodybuilding
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Karen D. Lehman of Newton wanted a fitness challenge, so she decided to become a bodybuilder. “It’s something……
God Send: Donor, recipient discuss life-saving process
By Adam Strunk Before Jessie Wagoner goes under the knife Tuesday, she’ll undertake a familiar ritual. She’ll draw the initials of her two children,…
Halstead schools embracing new reading method
By Sarah Beauchamp HALSTEAD—After seeing a decrease in reading scores from COVID-19, the Kansas Department of Education is funding new education for teachers, which……
Don’t waste your leaves
By Sarah Beauchamp For those who care for their lawns, fall means raking leaves, but some say it isn’t essential, depending on the amount…….
Northridge students dine on Thanksgiving meal
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—It seemed as though a rock star entered the Northridge Elementary School on Friday afternoon as the students……
Faith & Life sales clerk Blair enjoys helping others
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Faith & Life Bookstore sales clerk Carol Blair said working at the store can be treacherous for her……
North Newton to light up the sky
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—North Newton might set the heavens aglow this holiday season because there will be a Holiday Lighting……
Niles remembered as kind, organized, volunteer leader, loving family
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Karen Penner of Newton knew Gladys Niles for decades, and when Penner was in her late 50s, Niles……