New Heart to Heart director wants to help children
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Veronica Mosqueda-Bargdill had no intention of going into social work—that is until she took a trip to McDonalds with……
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Jen’s War: Halstead community rallies around woman with cancer
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Every warrior needs an army. Jennifer Linton knew that as she prepared to face one of the biggest battles of her……
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North Newton postal worker stops another scammer
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—Like Britney Spears once sang, “Oops. I did it again.” That can apply to North Newton Post Office……
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Farm to table: McGinn farming operation produces much
Editor’s note: This is the ninth article in a series called Farm to Table. By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now SEDGWICK—Jeanne Daniels gently dumped out……
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Reading, writing and masks: Students express mixed emotions going back to school
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Chisholm Middle School student Trista Blackwell is a little nervous for school to start since things are a little……
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Rediscovering Newton’s past: Tunnel linked depot to laundry
By Blake Spurney John Hartenberger has gotten a good look at the subterranean world in downtown Newton. During the nine years he worked on……
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Burns named Kansas Art Education Association art educator of the year
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Local USD-373 instructor Beth Burns believes the art process can be a great teacher, even if it results in……
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New cabins open at Camp Hawk
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—A lot of people enjoy renting a cabin by the water for a relaxing vacation or short getaway. During……
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Reading, writing and masks: Beginning of school year from a first-year teacher’s perspective
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Starting a new school year can be challenging for any first-year teacher, but with this academic year there’s going……
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Metcalf Sisters have unusual items in the store
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Within the catacombs of Metcalf Sisters’ Antiques and Collectibles in downtown Newton are creepy-crawly insects, but these aren’t the……
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