Through the lens: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner was served at Grace Community Church on Nov. 23. All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary…
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Through the lens: Fun in the snow
More than eight inches of snow accumulated in Newton on Nov. 25, which led to a busy day at the sledding hill at Centennial Park.… Login to continue reading Login…
Schmelzle scores five touchdowns to pace Axtell to win
Eagles win third straight Eight-Player II title, 39th straight game By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com The Axtell Eagles made short work of the South… Login to continue reading Login…
In BriefRail crossings close streets for repair
East Seventh Street and the intersection at Eighth and High will be closed at the BNSF Railway crossings from 7 a.m.
Why are there still leaves on trees?
MANHATTAN — After a rapid drop in temperature from warm fall weather in Kansas, trees are keeping their leaves longer.
Central Kansas electric bills will increase following approval of Evergy rate hike
TOPEKA — State regulators approved a utility rate change that will decrease electric rates for Kansas City customers and push up prices for other customers in the state after a long tug of war between proposed corporation price hikes and commission staff estimates over fair prices.During a Tuesday meeting, the three-member Kansas Corporation Commission voted to approve a unanimous settlement agreement with Evergy, the state’s largest utility company.“The order seeks to balance the financial interests of averaging with the protection of the substantial interests of Kansas energy ratepayers,” said Commissioner Dwight Keen.
Wetland Park opening to the public
After four years of planning, fundraising, volunteer projects, and construction, the R.
In briefChamber to host auction
The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host an online Thanksgiving Dessert Auction auction from 10 a.m.
Kidron Bethel Village welcomes new Director of Nursing
Bluestem Communities’ Kidron Bethel Village life plan community has welcomed Shelby McCauley as its new Director of Nursing.
USD 373 adding course for electrical certification
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education got a first look at the course book listing for a new class at Newton High School, one that founds a new “pathway” within the career and technical education programs at the school.A partnership between Newton USD 373, Hutchinson Community College and Kansas Electric is creating an electrical pathway – elective classes that could allow students to earn a certification for students upon graduation.“The partnership that we have there is just pretty darn cool,” said Sheila Wendling, assistant superintendent of curriculum for Newton USD 373.