Higher temps, humidity make lawns more susceptible to brown patch
By Pat MelgaresK-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN – As many parts of Kansas and the Midwest brace for summer weather – that is,… Login to continue reading Login…
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GAF welcomed to community with meet and greet
In the eyes of Newton Mayor Rod Kreie a very big deal happened with little to no fanfare in June.“This is the biggest deal Newton has ever had,” said Mayor Rod Kreie.
Vaughn named Harvey County Extension Agent
Abby Vaughn will begin serving as the Harvey County nutrition, food safety and health extension agent, effective June 10.Vaughn earned her bachelor’s degree in community health from the University of Kansas.
Despite recent storms, drought lingers
A series of thunderstorms, and the rain that has come with them, over the course of the last month or so has moved the needle of the area’s drought status - though only slightly.This week Gov.
Democrats file for County Commission
This story first published May 31 at thekansan.com, and was expanded with a second filing later that day.Richard D.
CMS teacher headed to Southern Sea for research project
Kiley Preheim, a teacher at Chisholm Middle School, will have her mind on cooler temperatures this summer.
Summer Quest
Grace Community Church hosted the first of two “Summer Quest” events of the summer recently, transforming Lincoln Park on East Six Street into an outdoor Bible school.
A day remembered
The week before Memorial Day started with warnings about Greenwood Cemetery — high winds from a storm left many large trees down and roads blocked in the cemetery.The city asked the public to “please avoid the cemetery while staff works to clean up” and asked residents should to place Memorial Day decorations.Parks staff completed storm cleanup at Greenwood Cemetery May 22 and staff began mowing for Memorial Day weekend.The Boy Scouts and American Legion volunteers were able to use their regular Memorial Day schedule, and on May 27 the cemetery was filled with flags and ready for traditional Memorial Day services.Those services were attended by dozens of Memorial Day observers, the Newton Boy Scouts, American Legion and Auxiliary members and the Legion Riders.All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan.
Commission split on signing ethics resolution
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan The Harvey County Commission reviewed a 2018 Resolution establishing a code of ethics for commissions on May 28, adopting the resolution… Login to continue reading Login…
Newton proclaims PRIDE month
For the first time the city of Newton will observe PRIDE month following the approval of a proclamation at the city commission’s final meeting of May.