Harvey County Now

02/06/2025

No TB reported in Harvey County.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—There are no active tuberculosis cases in Harvey County that have been reported to the health department. That's according to Harvey County Health Department Director of Nursing and Assistant Director Toby Harkins. None have been reported this academic ye

02/06/2025

'Murder for Dummies' to be at Hesston High School.
https://harveycountynow.com/all-news/news/features/hesston-high-to-present-murder-for-dummie

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Violet Epp wanted to try theater out after seeing some of her siblings in productions. Now the Hesston High School senior is one of the leads in the upcoming Hesston High School production of "Murder for Dummies." "Ever since I was in middle school, I w

02/06/2025

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: I shot this photo on a foggy evening into Themian Park. Until next week, please be safe out there. Wendy Nugent, out!

02/05/2025

Marketing students promote events, products.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton High School teacher Paul Reichenberger's favorite project in his marketing class is to have students create small Wheaties boxes, complete with a sports figure photo, General Mills logo and orange background. Some students, who have an attention

02/05/2025

North Newton couple married 67 years.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—Marlene and Stan Smucker of North Newton became acquainted through a chance meeting in the Goshen College snack shop when they were students there. "Marlene and her roommate were chatting and having a good time," Stan said, adding his roommate wa

02/01/2025

North Newton government kicking off strategic plan.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—One of the goals of the City of North Newton's strategic plan is to identify land that is eligible for development opportunities. The North Newton City Council approved the strategic plan during its November meeting. "There are challenges invo

02/01/2025

PHOTO GALLERY:St. Matthew's in Newton opens doors for Memorial Prayer Service for victims of the recent Washington, D.C. air crash. https://harveycountynow.com/photo-galleries/photo-gallery-memorial-prayer-service-for-victims-of-d-c-air-crash

01/31/2025

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: I shot this a few weeks ago when it was snowing in Newton, casting a blanket over the county that would last for weeks. This is of Sand Creek. Until next week, please stay safe out there! Wendy Nugent, out!

01/31/2025

Northridge has public bingo to raise money for education. Check out the photo gallery! https://harveycountynow.com/photo-galleries/photo-gallery-public-bingo-night-at-northridge-a-success

01/28/2025

Donkey basketball provides fun for audience, participants.

A donkey basketball game on Monday night raised money for prom at Newton High School this year. Watch Harvey County Now this week for photos and an article about the event. Photos by Wendy Nugent/Harvey County Now

01/28/2025

Newton High had a rousing game of donkey basketball tonight!

01/23/2025

Frigid temps don't stop area Boy Scouts and leaders from camping.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now BURRTON—Newton Boy Scout Zane Wilken feels good about returning to a house with proper heating after attending Trappers' Rendezvous this past weekend. Trappers' Rendezvous is an annual Boy Scout event at Harvey County West Park, where the scouts and their leade

01/23/2025

Local furniture store owners planning on retiring.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—The Marshall Furniture owners like to provide sweet treats to the public, whether it's in the form of food during Newton's Taste of Christmas or furnishings for people's homes. They've had Christmas open houses for the past 19 years. "Everybody alwa

01/23/2025

First baby of the year born at NMC Health is named Krew Samuel.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Dr. Sobbing is the name of the physician who delivered Cady and Kobey Borecky's baby, and his name alludes to what the couple did after their baby boy was born—cry. Krew Samuel was born at 5:06 p.m. on Jan. 1 at NMC Health in Newton and was the first bab

01/23/2025

Look for our inflation fighting coupons in this week’s Harvey County Now.

01/23/2025

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: I shot this on a recent winter day of the train bridge that goes across Sand Creek in Newton. Be safe out there, and don't fall on the ice! Until next week, Wendy Nugent out!

01/23/2025

New Bethel College head football coach talks about Mahomes, wanting to be a head football coach at early age.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NORTH NEWTON—Josh Lawson told his parents at the age of 4 he wanted to be a college head football coach, and now his dream has come true. "So 41 years later, here I am," the new Bethel College head football coach said. "The way I got to Bethel, it's an intere

01/22/2025

Preschoolers learn about dental care.

By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—One of the preschool students at Cooper Early Education Center in Newton told Jennifer Dinh last week a monster was eating teeth. Dinh visited Renae Rehm's class on Wednesday to give students a brushup on dental care and read the book "Where the Sugar Bu