As Newton USD 373 prepares for the closure of Walton Rural Life Elementary School at the end of this school year, a number of staff changes and transitions were approved and announced during a special meeting of the board on April 27.
Work to repair a parking lot began, as work to complete an elevator repair continued, on a newly acquired Harvey County building. Harvey County just took ownership of 215 S.
When school starts up again in the fall, Walton will be without a school for the first time since 1871. On a motion by Andrew Ortiz, seconded by Brenna Haines, the board voted 4-3 April 24 to close the elementary school at the end of this school year.
MANHATTAN . — To stay financially solvent, many people follow a monthly budget.
It’s time to talk tomatoes! Still the most popular garden vegetable. They are easy to grow, productive in small garden areas, and used in a wide variety of ways.
After two hours of sitting in Butler County Court Room B, former Kansas Department of Corrections officer Kaleb Hogan was denied his request to a new trial and sentenced to life in prison April 24 for child abuse and first-degree murder.
A bid opening at the Harvey County Commission on April 25 was, in some ways, a rude awakening for the county. Namely because of the four bids received, all were well above what was budgeted for a project to replace four structures for the road and bridge department.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery. 128 E 6th St, is celebrating the Newton High School Art Department and students with exhibitions this spring.
BOE to host special meeting The USD 373 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. April 27.
When 9-year-old Owen Grigoreva was struggling with depression, the Grigoreva family looked to an emotional support animal for help. They chose a pot-bellied pig named Ginger.