Natural gas prices imperiling local governments
byBy Blake Spurney Staff NEWTON – Prolonged freezing temperatures created not only a natural disaster, but also an energy crisis that resulted in natural……
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Torline announces retirement as North Newton administrator
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NORTH NEWTON—North Newton City Administrator John Torline unceremoniously mentioned his official March 31 retirement date during the Monday night……
City talks about helping with sidewalks and tree limbs
byBy Adam Strunk The city of Newton Commission discussed initiating two programs to use city funds to help property owners bring trees and sidewalks……
North Newton police chief defends his department
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—North Newton Police Chief Randy Jordan addressed the town council during its regular monthly Monday night meeting about……
McGinn hopes to bring back civility to Senate, should Senate GOP choose her
byBy Adam Strunk Carolyn McGinn plans to bring civility and productivity back to the Kansas Senate. The long-time state senator for Harvey County announced……
Company begs Newton to keep it out of North Newton
byBy Adam Strunk NEWTON—Prestressed Concrete really doesn’t want to be a part of North Newton That was the message of plant manager Chris Goevert,……
City asks school district to sign off on pool
byBy Adam Strunk NEWTON—Newton City Commission approved making an official request to the Newton School Board and Newton Recreation Commission: put more money into……
County on fast track to spend CARES Act funds
byBy Blake Spurney Harvey County Now Staff The Board of Harvey County Commission on Tuesday approved spending about $280,000 on items after waiving……
New cabins open at Camp Hawk
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—A lot of people enjoy renting a cabin by the water for a relaxing vacation or short getaway. During……
Perkins retires from sheriff’s office after 30 years of service
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Harvey County dispatchers nicknamed recently retired Patrol Sgt. Scott Perkins the cow whisperer for his uncanny knowledge of everyone……