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Mennonite Action hosts worship service/ protest at Harvey County Courthouse
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Roughly 150 people responded to a call from Mennonite Action on April 26 to attend a worship service and protest… Login to continue reading Login…
Through the lens: Newton Open Streets 2025
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Halstead recall petition falls flat during legal review
A recall petition seeking to ouster Halstead mayor Dennis Travis will, at this time, not make it onto a ballot after a decision by the Harvey County attorney.
Kansas Home Visiting Week calls attention to local program
Following a proclamation by Gov. Laura Kelly, April 21-25 was “Kansas Home Visiting Week,” an action which called attention to several groups in Harvey County considered home visitors.
Matilda auditions are coming
Auditions for the Newton Community Theater production of Matilda will be April 28 through May 1.
Newton Man Pleads Guilty to Four Child Sex Crimes
Christopher M. McAhren, 32, of Newton, pleaded guilty April 24 to Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child, Rape of a child under… Login to continue reading Login…
Through the lens: Map of the Teenage Brain
Each year the Newton High School Drama Department performs a service project, this year Newton High School Drama II wrote and produced a show called “Map of the Teenage Brain.”
Bethel drama to produce ’The Bookstore’
The story of the Bethel College spring drama seems straightforward.
Open Streets returns
An event held for the first time in April of 2024 is coming back for 2025 – Newton Open Streets.