Skinner honored as teacher of the year
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—Newton High School Teacher Brian Skinner received a standing ovation at the Newton Board of Education meeting for being named 2023……
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City investing in Southside developments
NEWTON—The City of Newton will undertake $1 million in infrastructure projects to serve and possibly grow two south-side developments. The commission approved two bids……
Walton hosting Rural Life Festival this weekend
Harvey County Now staff WALTON—The City of Walton’s 14th Annual Rural Life Festival, Saturday, Oct. 1, will have food vendors, breakfast, lunch, a car…
School district receives first results of book review process
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—A USD-373 review committee approved the first six books it evaluated to be taught in Newton classrooms. The Newton Board of……
Beneficient to be publicly traded
By Adam Strunk HESSTON—Beneficient expects to soon be traded publicly, following a merger with Avalon Aquisition Inc, a special-purpose acquisition company. “The combination implies……
Around 1,000 attend Blues, Brews and Barbecue
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—The band Pretend Friend didn’t have pretend groupies on Saturday night—they were the real deal. During Blues, Brews……
Something for everyone: P&M Pumpkin Ranch popular in the area
By Wendy Nugent, News-Ledger MOUNDRIDGE—P&M Pumpkin Ranch reminds folks of Silver Dollar City, the one in Branson, Missouri, with the numerous activities they offer,……
Hot day brings great chili to downtown Newton
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Tamie Larez with Newton Meals on Wheels dressed as a witch, something that’s far from her own kind……
Open again: New owner cooks up plans for Kiko’s
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Kiko’s in Newton already is painted red on the inside, perfect for the new owner of the restaurant,……
Agriculture interest grows at Walton Rural Life Center
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now WALTON—Walton Rural Life Center second-grade teacher Angela Black was so inspired at a National Agriculture in the Classroom…