Summer Reading Program offers variety of activities
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton Public Library this summer is taking a safe and tentative approach to its annual reading program, which……
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Summer fun: Rec center Discovery Camp has first day on Tuesday
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Youth busied themselves running around the Newton Recreation Center on Tuesday morning during their first day of Discovery……
Byrd documentary lauded throughout the world
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—The first 70 years of her life, Newton native Verda Byrd didn’t know she was white. She thought……
Gone but not forgotten: Ragsdale Opera House burns in 1915
byEditor’s note: This is part one of a series called “Gone, But Not Forgotten,” about buildings no longer standing in Newton. By Wendy Nugent,……
Variety of yards in this year’s garden tour
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Jason High enjoys Colorado, so he brought the feel of Colorado nature to Kansas in his home’s swimming……
Hundreds graduate Saturday from Newton High School
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Some Newton High School graduating seniors talked and laughed in groups, while others huddled individually with their smart……
Retiring Becker will miss students, teachers, coaches, others
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Although beloved retiring Newton High School science teacher Fred Becker never had any children of his own, he’s……
Retired Vornado design director Ediger art show opens Saturday
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—Glen Ediger works with Mother Nature in creating his art pieces, setting his wood, steel and copper……
Habitat construction started Saturday
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Five-year-old Jonah busied himself pounding nails into wood Saturday morning at what will be his and his mom’s……
Not sleeping in class: Tonn writes research paper, presents during symposium
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Bekah Tonn learned during this past Christmas break something that was a gift to her education at Bethel……