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County ups commitment to East First Street project.
Over the course of several meetings members of the county commission have been talking about a road project that might be shared between the city of Newton and Harvey County – a stretch of east first street from the city limits to Oliver Road, where the Newton City/County Airport lies.
Walk Sand Creek Trail’ day set for June 7
NORTH NEWTON, KAN. – Come Saturday the Sand Creek Trail on the Bethel College campus will be a bit busier than normal with an early morning bird walk, and a celebration of National Trails day with Walk Sand Creek Trail Day.
With eye on future, senior center celebrating renovation project
The Newton Area Senior Center is throwing a party this weekend, an open house followed by a concert by the Golden Notes Choir.
Wedgwood marks 40 years
HALSTEAD — Wedgewood Golf Course in Halstead celebrated an anniversary of sorts on May 31, the opening of the public golf course in 1985.
Weekday Bible School celebrates 100th anniversary
Newton Weekday Bible School has operated for 100 years, an anniversary celebrated by a couple hundred people at the Santa Fe Gymnasium/Lindley Hall on May 31.
County Fair to remain split over two weekends in 2025
The first year of the Harvey County Fair splitting from a traditional single weekend into two — the traditional 4H exhibits on the first weekend of August with a rodeo and a second weekend for the Demolition Derby and carnival.
Commissioner advocates for reducing use of electronic ballot marking devices
During a budget hearing for the county clerk’s office county commissioner Becky Reimer voiced her desire for the county to significantly reduce the number of electronic ballot marking devices used by the county during elections.
Economic development group seeking increased funding
For the first time in several years the Harvey County Economic Development Council is seeking funding increases from area governmental agencies, the major funder of the organization.
Newton Et Cetera Shop grants funds to twelve local groups
On May 20th, the Newton Et Cetera Shop Board of Directors Local Giving Grants Committee selected twelve groups in the Newton area as recipients of… Login to continue reading Login…