Piland named regional teller manager
Bekah Piland has been named a regional teller manager (RTM) at The Citizens State Bank’s Newton branches.
Chad Frey
The legacy of round barns
The ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added to the linseed oil to prevent mold and fungus. It also added the red hue that became synonymous with barns. Despite a wide variety of pigments to choose from today, tradition still means there’s plenty of red barns across the countryside.
Tariff Delusions
Mindless Tariffs
Cemeteries plan spring cleanup
Staff at Greenwood and Restlawn cemeteries will begin their annual spring cleanup on Monday, April 28. Any decorations left on gravesites, other than flowers in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bethel nursing graduates post state’s highest NCLEX average
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Bethel College’s Department of Nursing continues to rank highly in assessment of nursing knowledge and practice.
Freer Trade Makes Us Richer. Protectionism Makes Us Poorer.
Many of my friends and acquaintances disagree with Donald Trump’s “trade war” antics. His constant, inexplicable flip-flops and 180-degree turns make them nervous, and they can see that his unconstitutional tariff policy (the US Constitution gives only Congress the power to tax) is already costing them money.
Questioning the old-time accused center approach
If you would, please, allow me to be cathartic and examine just how journalists operate in this exercise of writing an opinion piece. This morning… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In the garden: To control Sandbur, start early
There are many tall fescue lawns in Harvey County. Tall fescue gives you that long green season for the yard. For these lawns to be successful, there are tasks that need to be done at the correct times such as aerating, fertilizing, etc. Join us on May 6 at 6:30 PM to learn about how to really take care of your tall fescue lawn. This program is free but you must register by calling (316) 284-6930 or emailing cwoerner@ksu.edu.
Nearly a third of surveyed area children report drug, alcohol problems in the home
April 23 has been declared Drug Endangered Children Day in Harvey County, a day marked on the fourth Wednesday of each April.
Altum sentenced to more than 17 years in prison
The Harvey County Attorneys office announced April 16 that Edward L. Altum, age 71 of Newton, was sentenced to 208 months in Kansas Department of Corrections custody following a conviction for Second Degree Intentional Homicide and Aggravated Battery in the killing of his wife Peggy S. Altum. by Judge Michael X. Llamas.