Through the lens: Wyatt Hendrickson Day parade
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County signs design contract for design of courthouse remodel
The time has come to start design work for renovations to the county courthouse, a project that became necessary when the district court was expanded to include a fourth judge.
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.
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 Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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.
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.
Open Streets takes over Oak
Newton Open Streets returned for 2025 on April 27.
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.
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.