First Newton schools no longer standing
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—There were several schools in Newton built in the 1800s that are no longer standing. The first school……
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Newton COVID Testing handout site bombarded Friday night
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton outlet mall manager Jackie Curtis said she saw a lot of Sedgwick County license plates while helping……
Tot Time helps kids burn energy
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Toddlers were all over the gym on Thursday morning at the Newton Activity Center, literally jumping through hoops…….
TEFFI funds come in aimed at Hesston grocery store
byIt appears a financial law passed last legislative session will bear local fruit, maybe even a produce aisle, a year later. Hesston native Brad…
Local businesses report good holiday shopping season
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—There are at least 1 million items for sale at Metcalf Sisters Antiques and Collectibles, everything from coins……
Sales tax receipts good omen for local economy
byBy Adam Strunk Despite the pandemic, sales tax receipts took a big jump in 2021. That’s good news for local governments, and according to……
County numbers of COVID-19 cases hit new high
byNEWTON – Health Department Director Lynnette Redington told the Board of Harvey County Commissioners on Tuesday that more than 500 cases of COVID-19 turned…
Pancakes funding internet hotspots, island
byBy Adam Strunk Pancakes will go on sale next week in Hesston and proceeds will go to help two community causes. The annual pancake…
Hand in Hand truck stop remember
byBy Blake Spurney NEWTON—In 1962, Bill Hand rode out a tornado in the bathroom of the old Hand in Hand truck stop. When he…
Dungeons & Dragons: Locals slay community activity at library
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Several statements were made at a recent gathering of people playing Dungeons & Dragons at Newton Public Library……