Newton Presbyterian Manor employee tests COVID-19 positive
For Newton Now NEWTON – An essential health care worker at Newton Presbyterian Manor tested positive this week for COVID-19. The employee is in…
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Harvey County confirms eighth case of COVID-19
For Newton Now The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed its eighth positive case of coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Harvey County. The individual has…
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Harvey County confirms seventh case of COVID-19
For Newton Now The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed its seventh positive case of coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Harvey County. The confirmed case…
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Pulling at your heartstrings: Newton nurse helps out in Big Apple with COVID-19 care
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now LaShay Rhodes cares for people so much as a nurse, she wanted to throw herself and her nursing skills…
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Bayes combines reading, animals for online storytimes
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON–Newton Public Library Head Supervisor of Children’s Services Amy Bayes thought of a way to combine a couple of…
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Harvey County confirms third case of COVID-19
For Newton Now The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed its third presumptive-positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Harvey County. The confirmed…
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People all over the world watch Epp’s preschool broadcasts
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Kristin Neufeld Epp has been likened to Mr. Rogers. “I can think of no higher compliment,” she said. “If…
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Coping with the pandemic: Franz starts gardening a little early this year
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Flowers can be a sign of hope, of life during this uncertain pandemic time. Many folks are busier this…
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A new tradition: Folks of all ages cruise Main
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Beverly Metcalf and her husband Pat Johnson met in 1973 while cruising the streets of Hutchinson in 1973. “We…
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‘It all seemed so surreal’: Newton woman describes trip to Vegas as it shuts down
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now What was supposed to be a mother/daughter trip to Las Vegas celebrating the daughter’s remission from cancer turned into…
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