Local Boy Scouts selling Christmas trees at Graber’s
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Troop 127 Boy Scout Michael Whistler and his dad Tim Whistler already had sold two Christmas trees on…
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Opinion: City Commissioners should join residents, businesses in tightening belts
“What can we cut and what’s essential?” Families and businesses across Newton are having that tough conversation right now as prices continue to soar….
NHS senior enjoys community of theater
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton High School senior Jacob Antle leapt about the stage during rehearsal Nov. 3, wearing a cape. No,…
JR Tacos a new food truck in Newton
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Victor Martinez and JR Tacos owner Aylin Torres moved around the food truck like choreographed dancers, each doing…
Bumps in the night: Newton couple experiences scary entities
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Gayla Hastings turned around in her vehicle to take one last look at her and fiancé Kim Friesen’s…
Bond issue makes financial sense
The USD-373 bond issue represents a question of common sense and financial literacy. In understanding the factors surrounding the issue, it’s hard for us……
‘Come little children’: Krehbiels scare kids, adults with Halloween attraction
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—A group of girls ran out of the Krehbiel family scary attraction on a particular All Hallow’s Eve,…
State FCE conference in Newton, North Newton
NEWTON—The 70th Annual KAFCE (Kansas Association for Family and Community Education) State Conference was Oct. 3-5 in Newton and North Newton. Pre-conference activities on…
State treasurer presents $2,500 to Northridge school
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Northridge Elementary School Principal Megan Nagel stood near a line in the school gym, getting hug after hug…
Women put together pieces of puzzle swap group
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Norine Plett was puzzled about how to form a group in Newton that exchanges sets of interlocking pieces…