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……
Newtonopoly: Local family purchases new game featuring local places, events
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NEWTON—There’s no Park Place or Boardwalk on the Newtonopoly game, but there are places on there depicting locales in……
Perkins led a life of determination, dedication, helpfulness
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Dale Perkins’s oldest grandson, Travis Higgs, said during his grandpa’s funeral that Perkins was dedicated to his nation,……
Gone but not forgotten: Arcade is third train depot in Newton
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NEWTON—The current Newton train station isn’t the first to grace the local tracks. In fact, it’s the fourth. All……
Flowers in the yard: Petersen, daughter decorate home exterior
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NEWTON—Lots of Newton yards have flowers, but Gavan Petersen’s yard flowers are different than most. His bright blooms are……
North Newton raising general fund budget by 5 mills
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—The North Newton City Council voted 5-0 during its Monday night regular meeting to raise its 2022……
Axes & Antiques: Newton man opening guitar store downtown
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NEWTON—Stephen Lee was 8 years old when he learned how to play the guitar. It was after he slid……
Gone but not forgotten: Old courthouse demolished by 1966
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NEWTON—The Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives has a DVD of historic photos of the old courthouse coming down…….