Sedgwick city council pushes opening of swimming pool back again
by Bill Bush SEDGWICK—The swimming pool is full, but Sedgwick children will have to wait an extra week to enjoy the refreshing water…….
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Public supports ComfortCare Homes residents parade
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Residents of ComfortCare Homes in Newton didn’t seem at all concerned on Saturday night when a fire truck, Harvey……
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Murder hornets: Would they come to Kansas?
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Murder hornets. The name can bring up images of large, possibly radiation-enhanced insects out looking for human blood during……
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Postal worker saves woman from being scammed
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—Sometimes heroes wear capes and save damsels in distress—that’s usually saved for the movies. These days, other heroes……
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Teen Green making masks to help with pandemic
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now While people are wearing masks as bandits of disease protection, 15-year-old Carly Green is helping with the supply and…
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Local woman even puts masks on her bushes
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Sandi Pryor said when she went across the street to get her oil changed at Kyle’s Auto in Newton,…
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Sheriff provides more information on Burrton man’s arrest
BURRTON—Burrton city council member Justin Freeman, 39, was arrested Monday afternoon for alleged aggravated indecent liberties with a child. According to Harvey County Sheriff……
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Burrton teachers end school year with parade
By Jared Janzen BURRTON—Burrton wrapped up the school year in style last week with a parade all throughout the town. After not having in-person……
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Frog-catcher comes to the rescue at Halstead Post Office
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Frogs in Halstead have something to croak about thanks to a rescue mission performed by Cal Rice. Last Friday, the eight-year-old……
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Finally, hair styling business Studio 400 reopens
by Bill Bush HESSTON—After two false starts, Studio 400 finally reopened on Monday. Prior to the pandemic, Studio 400 averaged two thousand customers a……
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