Paving project begins on Hillside Road
Paving of South Hillside Road between East First and Southeast 12th Streets has begun, limiting traffic to northbound only.
April 2025
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Open Streets takes over Oak
Newton Open Streets returned for 2025 on April 27.
Cruise, car show coming this weekend
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan This weekend will be the 21st Newton Car Show, the second year of being managed by the the Community Chaplain Response… Login to continue reading Login…
Pavement patching on I-135 delayed
A pavement patching project on I-135 in Harvey County has been postponed to May 19, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Senior resource fair coming
The Newton Area Senior Resources Fair will begin at noon May 1 at the Newton Recreation Commission, 415 N Poplar St.
Music, Mennonite charcuterie available at Bethel May 4
You can enjoy an afternoon of music followed by “Mennonite charcuterie,” and support a local museum on May 4.
Canada just held its federal election this week. I watch it closely because I have dual US and Canadian citizenship. I’ve always been intrigued by the way that all political parties in Canada literally have to “bring the receipts” for any proposals that they suggest on the campaign trail.
Pioneer lessons
As the end of the school year is quickly coming into sight for my children, the end-of-year activities are beginning to ramp up. State assessments have been completed, countdowns have begun and field trips have picked up.
Life being life, coping starts in the garden
Like many, I’m grappling with the fallout from the presidential election. Life being life, the election result caps a tumultuous time for me.
Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 5 of the spring sports season has opened. The site is at… Login to continue reading Login…