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Robert Alan “Bob” Hurley

Robert Alan “Bob” Hurley, 71, of Wichita, passed away Feb. 21, 2022, at home. He was born Aug. 15, 1950, in Newton, Kan., to L.M. and Shirley Hurley. Bob married Barbara Bartel in 1972. She survives. He also is survived…

Photo Gallery: The Cottonwood Complex Fire

s the grassland fire index rose to extreme levels March 5, wild fires broke out in the region. A wild fire starting in Reno County… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Wild fire danger reaching “extreme” levels

Newton Fire/EMS has fought four grass/wildfires in three days time, a reminder that caution is needed this time of year. “It has been a very busy last couple of days,” said Cory Lehman, deputy chief of the Newton Fire/EMS department.

Railer girls show improvement in season finale

SALINA – A week ago, the Newton High School girls’ basketball team lost to top-ranked (Class 5A) Salina Central 62-16, so there was some improvement Wednesday as the Railers fell to the Mustangs 60-23 in the semifinals of the Class 5A West Sub- State I tournament in Salina.

Edward Charles Deal

Edward Charles Deal was born on September 27, 1928 in Burrton, Kansas to Edward and Elizabeth Haddock Deal. He passed away on February 27, 2022 in Clarksville, Arkansas at the age of 93. He was an Army Veteran and a supervisor over oil fields.

Hope for Today: Living in an age of deception

Are there occasions when we believe deceitful practices are ethical because we feel the ends justify it? Imagine having a great sense of personal conviction over something. There is a goal to be achieved, but there is an obstacle. It is something you cannot personally control, so you engage in careful thought about how to proceed. Things come to mind that involve trickery and evasive actions. After carefully weighing the options, you feel that because it is of utmost importance, the means of deception is fully justified.