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WHITEWATER – The city of Whitewater, a small town that sits on the line of Butler and Harvey Counties, was looking at collecting more tax revenue in the next budget year than they did in the past. Whitewater Mayor Brady Gragg said the city was looking for about $14,000 in revenue, for a community of just more than 660 residents. Using a combination of increased property evaluation and mill levy increases, the city budgeted more expenditures.

The Newton Kansan and CherryRoad Media will cease production of the South Central Kansas Shopper’s Guide. “We are moving away from weekly advertising only publications because we cannot get enough advertising to cover the cost of printing and distribution,” said Jeremy Gulban, owner and publisher of CherryRoad Media.

Special to the Kansan The first concert in Bethel College’s Organ Recital Series will bring Tyler Boehmer, D.M.A., from Bethany College to campus at 7 p.m. Nov.

It sounded good at the time - create centralized place people needing health and mental health services. “The goal was to co-locate and collaborate with Prairie View and Health Ministries and provide a one stop shop for services for those that we serve,” said county administrator Anthony Swartzendruber.

Newton Lions Club’s will hosted the 28th annual Halloween Walk from on Main Street Oct. 31.

Special to the Kansan An old tradition at Bethel College is getting a reboot from a new staff member. Henry Waters, beginning his time as director of Choral Music leading a Concert Choir.