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Fire dept eyes another station, more staff
There could be a new fire station up and running, likely on the north side of Newton by 2024 if plans by Fire Chief Steve Roberson come to fruition. The plan has come forward as station one, the oldest (and smallest) station in the department, has become over burdened as the only station north of the train tracks that run through town.
Grand Central seeing heightened needs for seniors
Tara Goering has been seeing a new type of client at Grand Central as COVID restrictions lift and the pandemic comes to a close. “We are seeing a new trend in the senior centers,” Goering said.
Funds sought for juvenile justice programs
This week Randy Hauge pointed out a record expenditure when approving the weekly checks issued by Harvey County. For the month, the county spent nearly $20,000 for juvenile detentions.
El Dorado Main Street hosts Downtown District Assembly
El Dorado Main Street held their Downtown District Assembly No. 20 May 10th at Charley’s Appliance to discuss happenings in the downtown.
Food safety tips perfect for spring
MANHATTAN – Spring and summer are ripe for enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables and planning outdoor picnics, but food safety mistakes could spoil the fun, said Kansas State University food safety specialist Londa Nwadike.
Hesston College graduates encouraged to embrace “double vision” at 112th commencement ceremony
Hesston College graduates once again received their diplomas and took pictures with Hesston College president Dr. Joseph A. Manickam in Yost Center on Hesston College campus in a commencement ceremony held at 6 p.m on May 14. This year’s graduation activities were held fully in person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
NEW BOOSTER GUIDELINES FOR ADULTS OVER 50
Hello again, dear readers, and welcome back to the monthly letters column. Virus-related mail, which once required a column of its own, has slowed down. That means we can once again fold those questions in with the general letters. Speaking of which ...
Class of 2022 celebrated
More than 240 members of the Class of 2022 graduated from Newton High School during ceremonies May 15 at Hartman Arena. Students who graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors - a 3.5 grade point average with at least three advanced placement courses in different subject areas, six honors courses and a 29 or higher on ACT exam included Lauren Anton, Andrew Barron, Madeline Duncan, Benjamin Friesen Guhr, Caleb Koontz, Ethan Neufeld, Ember Suter, Cody Headings and Ember Suter, Students who graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors - a 3.5 grade point average, at least two advance placement classes, five honors courses and a score of 16 or higher on the ACT exam included Kaden Anderson, Savannah Hunsucker, Madelynn Hamm, Hayley Loewen, David Meisel-Silva and Ann Pomeroy.
Kelly uses veto authority to reject infectious disease, Medicaid and election bills
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on Kansas roads and vetoed legislation restricting public health officials’ response to all infectious disease outbreaks, a mandate imposing a nobid contract for Medicaid services and limitations on the executive branch’s enforcement of election law.