City to sue opioid manufacturers
By Adam Strunk The City will join a class action lawsuit to receive a settlement from opioid companies for damages from the current opioid……
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New faces elected in Harvey County
Independent Staff HARVEY COUNTY—Unofficial election results Tuesday night showed incumbent Mike Wallace leading challenger Brody Flavin by just two votes for a spot on……
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Hesston selects BOE members
Looking at unofficial results, Hesston has selected its next four school board members. They are Susan Lamb, Delvin Wohlgemuth, Phil Diller and Michael J…….
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Estes talks trade, workforce on AGCO tour
By Adam Strunk U.S. Rep. Ron Estes got his steps in Tuesday at the AGCO Plant. The congressman toured the massive, sprawling factory, passing……
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Helping domestic, wild animals: Robinette starts new position as Newton animal control officer
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now In her new job as the Newton animal control officer, Lyndsey Robinette hasn’t yet had a dangerous tangle with……
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Saving property and lives: Lehman promoted to rank of deputy chief
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Newton Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Cory Lehman recalls a miracle that happened while he was on the job. “Did have……
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County renews Harvey County Health Department lease
By Blake Spurney Newton Now The Board of Harvey County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a three-year lease with Prairie View, Inc., for use……
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Pool staying afloat: Thousands visit local attraction this summer
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now A boy posing as “Simon,” told a group of kids in the deep end of the Newton Municipal Swimming……
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Catching fire: Roberson works at Fire/EMS Department in variety of positions, from admin assistant to chief
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When Newton Fire/EMS Department Chief Steve Roberson goes out into the public, he said people always have good things……
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Flooding a concern of North Newton City Council
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—Flooding was on Heidi Regier Kreider’s mind as she addressed the North Newton City Council on Monday night,……
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