Sales tax numbers up as of April, but city preparing for drop
By Adam Strunk As of April, sales tax revenues for Newton remain ahead of last year, but the city is preparing for a decrease……
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Sweet treats: Youth task force delivers cookies downtown
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Most people, when presented with a plate full of freshly baked cookies, smile and say, “Thanks.” They might have……
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A century of life: Gertrude Olson honored with concert
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—The clouds parted and the sun shined around 2 p.m., Sunday, just before the small concert on Gertrude Olson’s……
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As of Wednesday, no known active COVID-19 cases in Harvey County
By Adam Strunk For the first time in more than two months, The Harvey County Health Department was able to announce that there is…
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Kasitz remembered as kind, devout Christian, gardening lover
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Harry Kasitz flourished in his garden about as well as his plants did. During the years, Kasitz earned numerous……
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Getting a kick out of a collection: Newton resident has more than 180 socks
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Newton resident Aaron Tschetter has in his sock collection so many he can do a laundry load of just……
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Newton City Commission talks library plan
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—The Newton City Commission received its first look at the concept design for a new library. What share it’s willing to…
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Denny learns from supervisors, relatives, people he doesn’t look up to
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When Gary Denny was on a medical call as a young fireman in Wichita years ago, the patient was……
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Halstead native returns from year at sea
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Patrick Porch is back on dry land again after spending the past seven months criss-crossing the Atlantic Ocean. He had served……
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Burrton choir director retiring after 21 years
By Jared Janzen BURRTON—Burrton’s vocal music teacher for kindergarten through high school, Paula Rothe, is setting down her baton after 21 years with the……
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