MAYFIELD, Ky. – President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited portions of western Kentucky hardest hit by the recent tornadoes, saying he was stunned by the “incredible” devastation he witnessed as he flew over the area.
The search for a domestic violence suspect from Wichita in Newton led to a school lock-in on Dec. 14.
WASHINGTON – A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that was brought by former President Donald Trump in his attempt to block congressional lawmakers from obtaining his tax returns. The ruling, handed down by U.S.
BOSTON – The trial of a Harvard University professor charged with hiding his ties to a Chinese-run recruitment program is the latest bellwether in the U.S. Justice Department’s controversial effort to crack down on economic espionage by China.
LAS VEGAS – O.J. Simpson is a free man.
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – The opioid epidemic blew into this picturesque Oregon town like a toxic wind, leaving overdoses, addiction, homelessness and wrecked families in its wake.
The Newton City Commission met Dec. 14.
WASHINGTON – It’s one of the most far-reaching of all the federal aid programs launched during the COVID-19 pandemic – up to $300 per child going directly into the bank accounts of families on the 15th of every month.
POTWIN - Ike was born on January 6, 1943, the son of Luther and Pauline Campbell in Warsaw, Indiana. He was adopted by Edgar and Rosalie (Meschberger) Thiessen when he was 13 years old. He graduated from Berean Academy Class of 1961 and attended Grace Bible Institute. It was at Grace that Ike met Donna McCullough, whom he married on June 6, 1964 - they were married for 31 years. Ike first worked as a farm laborer, then worked at Brainerd Feed Supply, Whitewater Mill and retired from the State of Kansas as a GMRT2. In his leisure time Ike worked hard and took training to be able to serve as a Sheriff’s reserve officer which he enjoyed immensely. Ike was also an active member of the Butler County Emergency Preparedness Division 1, where he spent hours storm spotting whenever or wherever needed - Ike was always willing to help others. Family was very important to Ike and he enjoyed spending time with them especially in the outdoors as he enjoyed nature so very much. Ike enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in whatever activities they chose to do. Music was also a big part of Ike’s life; he enjoyed sitting and listening to“his music” and he also enjoyed watching his favorite movies. In his younger days Ike enjoyed hunting and fishing and also played a lot of softball and basketball.
Velda Mae (Gillispie) Staley-Higgins died on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Kansas Christian Home, Newton, Kansas. Velda was born on May 17, 1928 to Delbert and Fairy Gillispie in LaGrange, Wyoming.