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We had 270 voters cast their ballot for the presidential preference primary election through early in-person voting at the Harvey County Courthouse. Early voting ended at noon. Voters can cast their ballot at their respective poll site on Election Day, March 19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To find your poll site: hvco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=577d7647b65440d4991b0b3404af4412&fbclid=IwAR...

For more info on the presidential preference primary election: www.hvcoksvote.gov/2024-ppp-election-infoWe had 270 voters cast their ballot for the presidential preference primary election through early in-person voting at the Harvey County Courthouse. Early voting ended at noon. Voters can cast their ballot at their respective poll site on Election Day, March 19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To find your poll site: hvco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=577d7647b65440d4991b0b3404af4412&fbclid=IwAR...

For more info on the presidential preference primary election: www.hvcoksvote.gov/2024-ppp-election-info
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We had 270 voters cast their ballot for the presidential preference primary election through early in-person voting at the Harvey County Courthouse. Early voting ended at noon. Voters can cast their ballot at their respective poll site on Election Day, March 19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To find your poll site: https://hvco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=577d7647b65440d4991b0b3404af4412&fbclid=IwAR0l1b043iaTaix7w43r8YRfqR1Ul_JKrmge5En3IhSP0HW5CAAh4zlst0M 

For more info on the presidential preference primary election: https://www.hvcoksvote.gov/2024-ppp-election-info
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It's National Poison Prevention Week!

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Its National Poison Prevention Week!

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Reminder: The Harvey County Courthouse is open for early in-person voting today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the presidential preference primary election.

Early voting continues Monday from 8 a.m. to noon. After that, you'll need to visit your poll site to cast your ballot on Election Day, March 19. Poll sites will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Reminder: The Harvey County Courthouse is open for early in-person voting today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the presidential preference primary election.

Early voting continues Monday from 8 a.m. to noon. After that, you'll need to visit your poll site to cast your ballot on Election Day, March 19. Poll sites will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Reminder: The Harvey County Courthouse is open for early in-person voting today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the presidential preference primary election.

Early voting continues Monday from 8 a.m. to noon. After that, youll need to visit your poll site to cast your ballot on Election Day, March 19. Poll sites will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Health Department will be closed 12:00-1:00PM, today, March 15.
We reopen at 1:00PM to assist you.
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As the weather warms up, more home improvement projects are getting underway. Some projects require a building permit in the unincorporated areas of Harvey County, and some don't. Here's a look (required permits may be different within respective city limits):

Requires a Building Permit:
🏠 Homes
🏠 Conversions of buildings to living space
🏠 Decks and porches
🏠 In-ground pools
🏠 Accessory structures (gazebo, storage shed, garage, carport, etc.)
🏠 Agricultural buildings (pole barns, machine sheds, grain bins, etc.)
🏠 Ground-mount solar panels or personal wind turbines
🏠 Commercial buildings
🏠 Additions to any structure.

Does Not Require a Building Permit:
🛠 Roofing or siding
🛠 Roof-mounted solar panels
🛠 Interior modifications (unless additional living space is being added).

In unincorporated Harvey County, building permits are needed for residential, accessory, agricultural or commercial structures. Floodplain permits are required for construction, dirt work, excavation and sewers in the floodplain.

More info on building permit applications is available through the Planning, Zoning and Environmental Department at the Harvey County Courthouse, or online at www.harveycounty.com/departments/planning-a-zoning/permit-fees-and-applications.htmlAs the weather warms up, more home improvement projects are getting underway. Some projects require a building permit in the unincorporated areas of Harvey County, and some don't. Here's a look (required permits may be different within respective city limits):

Requires a Building Permit:
🏠 Homes
🏠 Conversions of buildings to living space
🏠 Decks and porches
🏠 In-ground pools
🏠 Accessory structures (gazebo, storage shed, garage, carport, etc.)
🏠 Agricultural buildings (pole barns, machine sheds, grain bins, etc.)
🏠 Ground-mount solar panels or personal wind turbines
🏠 Commercial buildings
🏠 Additions to any structure.

Does Not Require a Building Permit:
🛠 Roofing or siding
🛠 Roof-mounted solar panels
🛠 Interior modifications (unless additional living space is being added).

In unincorporated Harvey County, building permits are needed for residential, accessory, agricultural or commercial structures. Floodplain permits are required for construction, dirt work, excavation and sewers in the floodplain.

More info on building permit applications is available through the Planning, Zoning and Environmental Department at the Harvey County Courthouse, or online at www.harveycounty.com/departments/planning-a-zoning/permit-fees-and-applications.html
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As the weather warms up, more home improvement projects are getting underway. Some projects require a building permit in the unincorporated areas of Harvey County, and some dont. Heres a look (required permits may be different within respective city limits): 

Requires a Building Permit:
🏠 Homes
🏠 Conversions of buildings to living space
🏠 Decks and porches
🏠 In-ground pools
🏠 Accessory structures (gazebo, storage shed, garage, carport, etc.)
🏠 Agricultural buildings (pole barns, machine sheds, grain bins, etc.) 
🏠 Ground-mount solar panels or personal wind turbines 
🏠 Commercial buildings
🏠 Additions to any structure.

Does Not Require a Building Permit:
🛠 Roofing or siding
🛠 Roof-mounted solar panels
🛠 Interior modifications (unless additional living space is being added).

In unincorporated Harvey County, building permits are needed for residential, accessory, agricultural or commercial structures. Floodplain permits are required for construction, dirt work, excavation and sewers in the floodplain. 

More info on building permit applications is available through the Planning, Zoning and Environmental Department at the Harvey County Courthouse, or online at https://www.harveycounty.com/departments/planning-a-zoning/permit-fees-and-applications.html

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We would like to update everyone on a couple of frequently asked questions.
#1. The water and electricity is turned on at all parks and shower houses are open!
#2. The new Lakeside shower house at West Park is under construction. Footings have been poured and the new building is scheduled to be erected as soon as the footings are fully cured. Once the building is erected our top priority will be to get the interior constructed and the facility opened for use. In the meantime, the shower house on the Walnut Grove side (east side of the river) is open and all the privy's (outhouses) around the park are open. We truly appreciate your patience while we complete this project.
#3. The water level at East Lake remains low but has been improving. Spring rains will keep the level moving in the right direction🤞. However, until lake levels do improve, we can not allow any motorized boats or personal water craft on the lake. There just isn't enough water depth. Canoes and Kayaks are still allowed.
#4. The "Harmful Algal Bloom Warning/Advisory" (aka: blue-green algae) has been lifted at East Lake. This is typical of wintertime and cooler water temps. So currently, there are no restrictions to contacting the water.
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We are all for it 🌸🌼🌻🏵️🪻🌷Hobbies and activities that get you outside, like gardening, are great distractions when nicotine withdrawal hits. To find other strategies to help you along your quit journey, visit CDC.gov/quit. #NationalPlantaFlowerDay 💐 ... See moreSee less

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Scams are annoying, and it's important to be able to recognize signs of one. Scams can target anyone, but often are geared toward older adults, so the Department on Aging wants to offer a few reminders for older adults and caregivers of some telltale indicators of a scam:

▪️ Pressuring you to act immediately. An example may be a call pretending to be a grandchild or relative in urgent need, or threatening to cancel services.

▪️ Payment scams often ask you to pay in a certain way, such as gift cards, money transfers, crypto or cash by mail. They may promise fake prizes or sweepstakes in return.

▪️ Imitating a government agency or business representative. Imposters may seek account information for Social Security-related scams, or a tech business could fabricate that your computer has an issue you need to pay to have fixed.

If a call or message is suspicious, hang up the phone or ignore links you don't trust. Be skeptical of calls you didn't initiate seeking personal info. Use resources to verify or double-check that a call is legitimate and trustworthy, and use two-factor authorization as an extra layer of security. Caregivers can help ensure their loved ones know how to recognize and combat scams, and how to report them.

For more info on avoiding or reporting scams, visit the U.S. Social Security Administration website at www.ssa.gov/scamScams are annoying, and it's important to be able to recognize signs of one. Scams can target anyone, but often are geared toward older adults, so the Department on Aging wants to offer a few reminders for older adults and caregivers of some telltale indicators of a scam:

▪️ Pressuring you to act immediately. An example may be a call pretending to be a grandchild or relative in urgent need, or threatening to cancel services.

▪️ Payment scams often ask you to pay in a certain way, such as gift cards, money transfers, crypto or cash by mail. They may promise fake prizes or sweepstakes in return.

▪️ Imitating a government agency or business representative. Imposters may seek account information for Social Security-related scams, or a tech business could fabricate that your computer has an issue you need to pay to have fixed.

If a call or message is suspicious, hang up the phone or ignore links you don't trust. Be skeptical of calls you didn't initiate seeking personal info. Use resources to verify or double-check that a call is legitimate and trustworthy, and use two-factor authorization as an extra layer of security. Caregivers can help ensure their loved ones know how to recognize and combat scams, and how to report them.

For more info on avoiding or reporting scams, visit the U.S. Social Security Administration website at www.ssa.gov/scam
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Scams are annoying, and its important to be able to recognize signs of one. Scams can target anyone, but often are geared toward older adults, so the Department on Aging wants to offer a few reminders for older adults and caregivers of some telltale indicators of a scam:

▪️ Pressuring you to act immediately. An example may be a call pretending to be a grandchild or relative in urgent need, or threatening to cancel services.

▪️ Payment scams often ask you to pay in a certain way, such as gift cards, money transfers, crypto or cash by mail. They may promise fake prizes or sweepstakes in return.

▪️ Imitating a government agency or business representative. Imposters may seek account information for Social Security-related scams, or a tech business could fabricate that your computer has an issue you need to pay to have fixed.

If a call or message is suspicious, hang up the phone or ignore links you dont trust. Be skeptical of calls you didnt initiate seeking personal info. Use resources to verify or double-check that a call is legitimate and trustworthy, and use two-factor authorization as an extra layer of security. Caregivers can help ensure their loved ones know how to recognize and combat scams, and how to report them. 

For more info on avoiding or reporting scams, visit the U.S. Social Security Administration website at www.ssa.gov/scam

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Through Tuesday, we've had 154 early in-person voters for the presidential preference primary election. Here's the remaining days and times for early voting at the Harvey County Courthouse:

🗳 Wednesday, March 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Thursday, March 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Friday, March 15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Saturday, March 16: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🗳 Monday, March 18: 8 a.m. to noon.

After that, voters can cast their ballot at their respective poll site on Election Day, March 19.Through Tuesday, we've had 154 early in-person voters for the presidential preference primary election. Here's the remaining days and times for early voting at the Harvey County Courthouse:

🗳 Wednesday, March 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Thursday, March 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Friday, March 15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Saturday, March 16: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🗳 Monday, March 18: 8 a.m. to noon.

After that, voters can cast their ballot at their respective poll site on Election Day, March 19.
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Through Tuesday, weve had 154 early in-person voters for the presidential preference primary election. Heres the remaining days and times for early voting at the Harvey County Courthouse:

🗳 Wednesday, March 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Thursday, March 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Friday, March 15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🗳 Saturday, March 16: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🗳 Monday, March 18: 8 a.m. to noon.

After that, voters can cast their ballot at their respective poll site on Election Day, March 19.

Primary Election 2024 Candidate Filing:

Terry Knott, Republican, filed a candidate declaration for Emma Township Treasurer.
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We can't help but take a moment to brag about Willow Chesky. She does tremendous work as a deputy, but she's a standout in the classroom, too. We recently found out Willow was recognized with the Online Learner of the Year award from Wichita State University!

"Our whole office is proud of Willow. She's very driven," said Sheriff Chad Gay. "She's been a great role model and great deputy for us the past two years, and obviously has put in a ton of work academically to earn this honor."

Willow previously earned her associate degree in criminal justice from Hutchinson Community College. After beginning at Wichita State, she started working for us fulltime. She's been taking online classes the entire time, and she'll graduate this semester with a bachelor of science degree with a focus on homeland security.

"I've always been interested in criminal justice," Willow said. "When I was at Hutch, one of my advisors told me about the homeland security program, so I decided to try it out. I was taking classes like cybersecurity and profiling and intelligence and emergency management, and I was like, 'Yeah, I kind of like this stuff.'"

Willow is most excited not to have to do homework after work. We're most excited to have her representing our team. Congrats on the honor, Willow. Very impressive!We can't help but take a moment to brag about Willow Chesky. She does tremendous work as a deputy, but she's a standout in the classroom, too. We recently found out Willow was recognized with the Online Learner of the Year award from Wichita State University!

"Our whole office is proud of Willow. She's very driven," said Sheriff Chad Gay. "She's been a great role model and great deputy for us the past two years, and obviously has put in a ton of work academically to earn this honor."

Willow previously earned her associate degree in criminal justice from Hutchinson Community College. After beginning at Wichita State, she started working for us fulltime. She's been taking online classes the entire time, and she'll graduate this semester with a bachelor of science degree with a focus on homeland security.

"I've always been interested in criminal justice," Willow said. "When I was at Hutch, one of my advisors told me about the homeland security program, so I decided to try it out. I was taking classes like cybersecurity and profiling and intelligence and emergency management, and I was like, 'Yeah, I kind of like this stuff.'"

Willow is most excited not to have to do homework after work. We're most excited to have her representing our team. Congrats on the honor, Willow. Very impressive!
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We cant help but take a moment to brag about Willow Chesky. She does tremendous work as a deputy, but shes a standout in the classroom, too. We recently found out Willow was recognized with the Online Learner of the Year award from Wichita State University!

Our whole office is proud of Willow. Shes very driven, said Sheriff Chad Gay. Shes been a great role model and great deputy for us the past two years, and obviously has put in a ton of work academically to earn this honor.

Willow previously earned her associate degree in criminal justice from Hutchinson Community College. After beginning at Wichita State, she started working for us fulltime. Shes been taking online classes the entire time, and shell graduate this semester with a bachelor of science degree with a focus on homeland security.

Ive always been interested in criminal justice, Willow said. When I was at Hutch, one of my advisors told me about the homeland security program, so I decided to try it out. I was taking classes like cybersecurity and profiling and intelligence and emergency management, and I was like, Yeah, I kind of like this stuff.

Willow is most excited not to have to do homework after work. Were most excited to have her representing our team. Congrats on the honor, Willow. Very impressive!

The next Food & Farm Council meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.The next Food & Farm Council meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton. ... See moreSee less

The next Food & Farm Council meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.

The next Food & Farm Council meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.The next Food & Farm Council meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton. ... See moreSee less

The next Food & Farm Council meeting is today, Monday, March 11, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.

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Welcome to Harvey County

Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.

Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.

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