In BriefParade of Lights
The annual Newton Lion’s Club Parade of Lights will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at downtown. The evening will include hot chocolate, cookies, and photos… Login to continue reading Login…
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After fireball in the sky, meteor hunters could be headed to area
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Video by Braxton Banks provided by fireball.amsmeteors.org WALTON — Jason Utas, a graduate student at UCLA and long-time hunter and collector… Login to continue reading Login…
In BriefNo one injured in drive-by shooting in Newton
Newton Police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that occurred overnight Thursday.
Record number of meals served for Thanksgiving
It was another record setting year for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner served at Grace Community Church.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Doctor Chekhov, Physician & Writer”
Literature classes worldwide study Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), a great innovator of the short story. He wrote closely observed and deeply empathic slices-of-life with a great sense of humor â but the Russian-Lit-class-version of Dr. Chekhov often overlooks the vitality of his work in the theater. Theater-people like me know him as a playwright, the creative counterpart to the acting teacher Konstantin Stanislavsky, who directed and starred in Chekhovâs breakthrough play, The Seagull. Together with the other artists of Moscow Art Theater, Chekhov and Stanislavsky pioneered a new style of ensemble performance, focusing on the whole society, rather than one âmain character.â
Bethel’s Lighting of the Green, special events welcome the season
NORTH NEWTON â Bethel Collegeâs annual Advent tradition takes place for the 39th time at 8 p.m. Dec. 8.
‘Five Places’ coming Dec. 7
The Five Places of Christmas is coming from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7.
Area golf course online accounts hacked
By Kansan Staff Last week the social media presence of Peabody Lakeside Country Club disappeared and the golf course was listed as closed by Google.… Login to continue reading Login…
In BriefKidron Bethel Village to host community holiday shopping event
Kidron Bethel Village will host its annual holiday community event, Holiday Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 in Kidron Hall, 3001 Ivy Dr, North Newton. Admission is free.
Old library to become parking lot, base of new building
Bits and pieces of the old Newton Public Library will be put to new use after the city of Newton agreed to waive a special use permit process this week.