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Unique ways to honor veterans

November 10, 2022

Sacrifice is a big part of serving in the United States military. Active duty personnel spend significant time away from their families, and many who have served overseas return home with injuries that affect both their physical and mental well-being. As the nation commemorates Veterans Day, individuals and organizations can take steps to honor the sacrifices millions of veterans have made on behalf of their families, friends and neighbors who call the United States home.

November 10, 2022

Each November, individuals across the United States gather to remember and honor the brave men and women who devoted their lives to maintaining the freedoms U.S. residents continue to enjoy. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 and pays tribute to all American veterans - including the living and deceased - but especially thanks the living veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime, according to History.com.

November 10, 2022

The past couple of years headlines have been heavy with items that put pressure on families - pandemic, inflation, drought and other crisis. That’s why the Newton Kansan is turning to its readers to provide some lighter reading for the holidays.

November 10, 2022

Clint McBroom was less than happy with a presentation to the city commission concerning utility rates, namely because there were multiple options for increasing sewer and water rates. “I think there is another option than what is being presented, but it is tough, it is a tough option,” McBroom said.

Best Of Newton Photo Contest winners named

November 10, 2022

Calendar, Gallery Show To Feature Some Of The 98 Entries Submitted Special to the Kansan The top photos for the 2022 Best Of Newton Photo Contest have been selected, from a field of nearly 100 entries from more than 30 photographers. Photographs taken by Jim W.

Dems beating back GOP surge, but control of Congress unclear

November 10, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Razor-thin margins around the country left control of Congress still undetermined Wednesday, but Democrats showed surprising strength in the midterm election, topping Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.

In the garden: Ever sharpened the mower blade?

November 10, 2022

Have you ever sharpened your lawn mower blade? A sharp blade is the key to a quality mowing job. Dull blades beat and tear the grass, leaving frayed leaf tips that give the lawn a whitish cast.

Fall care of perennials

November 10, 2022

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving healthy perennials stand for winter.

Fentanyl taking lives locally

November 8, 2022

The fentanyl crisis grabbing headlines across the nation has found its way to Harvey County. “We are aware of two over dose deaths caused by fentanyl in the last couple years,” said Deputy Chief Scott Powell of the Newton Police Department.

Portraits featured at Bethel gallery

November 8, 2022

The exhibition currently in Bethel College’s Regier Art Gallery reflects a winding road through different parts of the world and different expressions of one person’s art. Julia Olson’s exhibit “Hidden Conversations through Portraiture” will be in the gallery through Nov. 18, with the artist reception on Nov. 17 at the gallery in Luyken Fine Arts Center.