Recently I was cleaning out the basement. Or trying to; having lived in this house since 1976, our basement has many distracting things in it. Anyway, early on I came across a manila envelope with some photographs of and a couple of newspaper clippings about Wayne Rogler, a prominent Flint Hills rancher, and that ended the basement cleaning for that day.
A grass fire that jumped NW 24th street has led to the closure of walking and hiking trails in Harvey County West Park. The grass fire torched pastureland south and west of Harvey County West Park, starting south west of the park near River Park Road on May 3.
Since 1956, the Newton Area Women of the Year program has honored women who give freely of their time and talents to make Newton a better place to live. Women who live or work in Newton or North Newton are eligible.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t feel obligated to do everything yourself. Reach out to people who share your concerns. Set boundaries when dealing with difficult people. Distance yourself from those who spread fake news.
The transgender menace in Kansas No, I am not the devil, so don’t believe everything you read on the internet, but I live in your community. I question our politicians who want to revoke my rights.
On May 5 Newton Marshals (The Newton Police Department) were patrolling a small section of northern Newton checking claims, and alleged claim jumpers makeshift jail. They also posed for a few photos.
Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. After a winter of wild weather, spring is fully here. That means many of us are heading outdoors. Please play it safe and remember to guard against the sun with hats, long sleeves and sunscreen, and to ease back into physical activities. Balmier weather means ticks and mosquitoes have begun to emerge, so don’t forget the bug protection as well. And now, onward to your letters.
I recently attended the Veto Session Conversation hosted by the Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County and the Mainstream Coalition, where Gov. Laura Kelly’s recent vetoes of several disturbing bills were discussed. These bills targeted vulnerable Kansans, particularly the LGBTQ community, and neglected pressing issues affecting all Kansans.
The press release received on Star Wars Day was welcomed, with a statement that was welcome to start the notice off. “Increasing active transportation opportunities across Kansas – whether walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, skateboarding, etc.
Vickie Lynn Huxman (Youk) was born in Goessel, Kansas on February 17, 1954 the youngest of seven children to Leland and Lorene Youk and entered eternal life on May 2, 2023. Celebration of Life Service 2:00 p.m. May 18, 2023 at the Newton Christian Church in Newton officiated by Chaplin Greg Schmidt. Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to service time May 18 at the Church.