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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Newton resident gives away items to help others
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now While many people are hoarding toilet paper, Newton resident Chris Deniger was giving it away last week. He had…
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‘No final goodbyes’: Local NHS seniors in shock over schools closing
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now If nothing else, Chandlor Buffalo’s going to remember one thing from her senior year at Newton High School, the…
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‘Loafing’ around: One local resident flours town with needed bread, grain
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Two thousand, 500 pounds of flour can make a lot of bread, and since it takes about a pound…
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Harvey County confirms first COVID-19 case
For Newton Now The Harvey County Health Department is confirming its first presumptive-positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Harvey County. The case…
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Police, fire department, health care stand in unity
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Health workers from Axtell Clinic, as well as the Newton Fire/EMS Department and Newton Police Department, gathered on the…
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Saving lives: Newton firefighters, Masons deliver food to senior citizens
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The Newton Fire/EMS Department’s job is saving lives and property. They know that. That’s what they’re trained to do….
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Closings, cancellations and postponements because of COVID-19 concerns
The following are the closings and cancellations Newton Now has received thus far. If you wish to have your event/location included, please email adam@harveycountynow.com…
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Harvey County makes disaster declaration related to COVID-19
By Blake Spurney, Newton Now Harvey County Commission Chairman Randy Hague signed a disaster declaration Friday morning related to COVID-19. Hague said the action…
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