Snake bites should be obvious
While I was in the seventh grade, one afternoon I noticed a six-foot black snake in the yard. I grabbed the grill tongs and…
Read MorePublic
We must eventually cure the culture of fear
In the last few days, a flurry of information went out on our website, on social media, on parents’ e-mails and phones, warning of……
Read More
NPD investigating threatening message at NHS
The Newton Police Department is investigating a threatening message discovered Thursday at the Newton High School. Newton Police Lt. Scott Powell said a message…
Read More
You can’t always watch for deer
I’ve spent most of my life being told by my mom to watch for deer. Each Sunday, I’d leave the farm for Newton and……
Read More
Kelly, Hodge election may take days to decide
By Adam Strunk With all voting precincts in Harvey and Butler County counted, challenger Steve Kelly pulled ahead of incumbent Tim Hodge for the…
Read MoreEndorsement letters from September to October
Editors note: Letters are from recent issues over the past few months. We’ve made it open to the public. Nickel Really Does Make Sense…
Read More
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues, Brews & Barbecue
Newton Now hosted Blues, Brews & Barbecue on Saturday night on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Newton. These photos are of the bands that played,…
Read More
State House, county commission candidates to square off at Meridian Center
By Newton Now Staff Voters will have a chance to get informed about all their local candidates all in one sitting. Newton Now and…
Read More
Masonic Lodge collecting care packages for local national guard unit
By Adam Strunk With members deployed from Newton’s local National Guard unit, the Newton Masonic Lodge No. 142 decided to collect donations and letters…
Read More
One man in custody after standoff and failed burglary
One person is in custody, with minor injuries following a standoff in rural Harvey County. The standoff followed after what appears to have been…
Read More