North Newton lowers combined water/sewer bills
Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When most towns keep raising water and sewer bills for consumers, the North Newton City Council did the opposite during……
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Edwards, Pickman give view of life on the other end of the phone call
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Newton If people get upset at their utility bill in Newton, they often call the city’s utility billing department and……
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Graveyard shift: Cemetery workers oversee two locations
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The oldest grave at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton belongs to Carlos B. King, a member of law enforcement who was……
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Going electric: North Newton looks at purchasing hybrid police vehicle
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—The City of North Newton is exploring the possibility of getting a hybrid police vehicle. During its regular council……
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Following this year’s hack, county doubling down on IT
By Adam Strunk Harvey County is getting serious and will spend some serious money on its IT department and in turn, security. In February,……
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County open to talking about Occidental Development with city
By Adam Strunk The county is open to talking to the city about a proposed commercial development, if the city cares to sit down……
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How to make taxes less taxing
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Hesston resident Bruce Claassen advised people to perhaps not be so eager to file their taxes every year. “A……
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Harvey County Drug Task Force asks for formal agreement
By Adam Strunk The Harvey County Drug Task Force wants a formalized agreement for county cities to pony up to help fund law enforcement……
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Newton decides to settle lawsuit with Pilot International
By Adam Strunk The Newton City Commission approved settling a lawsuit with Pilot International Inc. regarding back paid rent as well as damage that……
Read MoreCounty commission meeting talks signs
Moundridge can get a sign put up near Halstead. The city’s administrator contacted Harvey County to see if it would ask the Kansas Department……
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