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Remembering the fallen
Wayne G Austin Newton American Legion Post No 2 and the Ladies Auxillary hosted a Memorial Day observance in Greenwood Cemetery on May 29. Hundreds of flags were placed in the cemetery with the help of volunteers and Newton area Boy Scouts. The morning ceremony featured prayer by post chaplain Dan Heinze and an address by Paul Sanford, Adjutant / Finance Officer for Wayne G. Austin American Legion Newton Post 2 who has also served a state commander, national vice commander and Kansas Centennial Membership Chairman. All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan. For a full gallery, visit thekansan.com
Brown leaves legacy of peace building and oneness
HESSTON — The news about the loss of Hesston College alumnus and former employee Tony Brown filtered out to the greater campus community recently, causing many to stop and reflect on the exceptionally positive impact Brown had on everyone who crossed his path.
Cattle Chat: Factors influencing birth weight
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Calving season can be an exhausting time on the ranch, especially when cows experience difficulty giving birth, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.
In the garden: Mulch is great, but sometimes spray is needed
I am all for using mulches to control weeds in the vegetable garden. However, there are times when the problem weeds are easier controlled with an herbicide.
States see record low unemployment across the U.S.
Across much of the country, the jobs market is as strong as it’s ever been, and Black women, young people and people with disabilities are among the workers benefiting, recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.
‘Get the Lead Out’ project progressing
The city of Newton has been surveying property owners on plumbing, a response to a federal mandate to find where lead and copper pipe is in use within the city. It’s an effort called “Get the Lead Out,” but it’s not about removing pipe or making homeowners change anything.
In Brief
Summer meal program to get underway Summer meals for youth will begin June 5. Through July 21 meals will be available for children ages 1 to 18.
County accepts bridge bid
When Harvey County rejected bids for a group of three bridge projects in April, it was believed by county staff that the price of each individual bridge would likely go up – and it would appear they were correct.