Spark of hope: Local organization gets $1 million grant
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—One large residence at EmberHope Youthville in Newton has a shiny new look, thanks in part to private……
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Prayers needed: Son of Newton couple receives brain injury from vehicle accident on July 19
byBy Wendy Nugent/HC Now NEWTON—Jonah Wagner likes to stay fit, enjoys gaming with his younger brother and loves to find a good bargain. With……
Gone but not forgotten: Watchtowers taken down decades ago
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—The automatic crossing arms to keep cars from driving on railroad tracks when a train came to town……
First story gets second chance: Council opts to save 204 Main
byBy Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—The ongoing saga of 204 Main took a different turn this week as the Halstead City Council agreed to save a……
City sets golf cart parameters for Old Settlers
byBy Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—As the first full Old Settlers since the City of Halstead legalized golf carts year-round draws near, the city council was……
Emergency Response Team trains in downtown Burrton
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—If you saw a team of burly men dressed from head to toe in camo driving an armored vehicle in downtown……
Demolition of Burrton’s central office begins
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—Goering Enterprises has their work cut out for them the next couple of weeks in Burrton. The demolition company arrived in……
Old-time craftsman left mark on Newton homes
byBy Blake Spurney NEWTON—Joan Stineman of Newton and Roberta Shaffer remember riding around town with their father, Walter Hessler, who would point out residences……
First step taken in Kansas Logistics Park sale
byNEWTON—The Newton City Commission signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell 230 acres of Kansas Logistics Park property to a building material manufacturing……
Sedgwick is at odds on how to budget for EMS
byby Bill Bush SEDGWICK—If the city council wants to successfully bring back their EMS services in two years, they need to make some tough……