Demo of old Dillons delayed
A plan to demolish an old grocery store in the 300 block of Main Street failed take a big step forward at the June 24 city commission meeting.
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Play Ball: City declares NMAAC official tournament weekend
The Newton Mexican American Athletic Club took a swing for the fences during the Newton City Commission Meeting July 24 and connected for a solid hit with a 5-0 vote by the commission to designate July 4 through 6 as NMAAC Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Weekend in Newton.
Youth theater camp underway for 2025
Newton Youth Theater started its third annual summer camp with opening day practices June 16 at Grace Community Church.
Area rain pushes ahead of averages
An already water-logged Harvey County picked up more rain this week, with thunderstorms sweeping through the area on June 14.
Sand Creek Charlie set to return this week
Presided over Robert Palmer as “Sand Creek Charlie” for the 2025, the Sand Creek Summer Daze Festvial is set to return this week.
County chooses to leave firework sales restrictions in place
At the beginning of April a prospective fireworks stand owner approached the Harvey County Commission about hosting a stand near Burrton, just outside the city limits on a property in an unincorporated area of the county.
Pottery studio, gallery joins downtown
Isaac and Karina Shue have found a home in downtown Newton, not quite by accident but not totally on purpose as they open a Mostaza at 615 N. Main.
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.
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