NORTH NEWTON – Bethel College invites the public to spend a day thinking about the future of food with the president of The Land Institute. Rachel Stroer will be on campus April 17 to speak in convocation, meet with a biology class and deliver an evening lecture.
Crystal Brown didn’t set out to be a baker, though her family has always believed she had the talent and she has a love of cooking. But becoming a baker - specifically making sugar cookies - has become an important part of her life over the course of the last two years.
Who: The junior and senior classes of Newton High School. What: Prom When: Entrances will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., with the festivities for students from 8 to 11 p.m.
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday she has signed a bill meant to reduce the appearance of blinking red lights on wind turbines.
When a 911 dispatcher reports for work, they sit down in front of an array of monitors and don a headset. The calls come quickly, and from a number of sources looking for all different kinds of assistance.
Oliver Hernandez’s front yard hums with plenty of bugs for the 12-year-old and his friends to find. “It’s kind of fun just knowing that there are lots of caterpillars in the yard,” he said.
to make me think spring is here, blooms everywhere! When there are blooms most likely are lawn weeds coming on as well. Weeds are a problem in many lawns this time of year. There are ways of controlling them if you pay attention to culturing your lawn. Here are some reasons you have weeds: Improper mowing-Mowing too low and too infrequently thins the turf, allowing weeds to get started.
Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck, or balcony make it easy to include some homegrown flavor.
The maker of the final film in the 2022-23 KIPCOR Film Series began with one story and quickly saw that the issues went beyond an individual’s experience. British journalist Leana Hosea made Thirst for Justice, a 52-minute documentary that screens at 2 p.m.
Substance Abuse Board accepting grant requests The Newton Substance Abuse Board is seeking applications for grants to fund programs or services whose principal purpose is: Alcoholism and drug abuse prevention and education. Alcohol and drug detoxification.