Jaws of Life: Newton firefighters train to save lives
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Many people are familiar with the Jaws of Life, a type of rescue equipment first responders use to…
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Mousetrap vehicles and inventions: Science Olympiad takes part in state
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Jude Oswald and Jenna Kopper invented a musical instrument called a rute that floated on a melody to…
On the road again: Regier donates second vintage vehicle to Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—North Newton resident Ella Regier said she doesn’t know how many cookies it took to put her husband’s…
Newton High grad brings racecar to school
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Police probably have been concerned with drag-racing teens with every generation since the Industrial Revolution. However, even though…
Area Bethel College students portray leads in upcoming production
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—Allison Weaver’s acting experience started out as her portraying a kitchen tool to now being a lead…
Three siblings have more than 100 years’ experience at Kansas Christian Home
By Wendy Nugent. Harvey County Now NEWTON—Norma Stoltzfus came to the Newton area from Puerto Rico decades ago because one of her sisters attended…
To market, to market: Northridge students sell their wares while learning economics
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Northridge Elementary School Principal Megan Nagel said she always wanted purple in her hair and she was glad…
Newton celebrates 150th birthday
By Adam Strunk, Harvey County Now Happy 150th Newton. A large crowd of people gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate the city’s long-awaited Sesquicentennial. “May…
Davidson retires, Mettman takes over dental practice
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Retired dentist Dr. Terry Davidson has seen thousands, if not millions, of teeth in his 41-year practice in…
Decades of love: Hesston couple married for 76 years
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now HESSTON—After the pastor who did marriage counseling with Margie and Rich Huxman returned home, he told his wife…