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NEWTON: School board acts on additional items at regular meeting

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On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 06:00 AM

There were a few items on the Newton Municipal School District’s meeting agenda that did not pertain to the part-time distance learning students in the district are participating in.

On the consent agenda, the following items were approved:

• Dental agreement with Newton Family Dental and Hollingsworth Dental Clinic

EDUCATION: Newton in-person learning going well

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

School officials say communication has been key to success

The first day of in-person learning for the students in Newton schools was the main topic focused on during the Newton Municipal School District’s board meeting on Monday, Sept. 14.

Brenda Harper participates in the Hwy. 15 Yard Sale in the spring of 2019. Vendors will be set up at spots along Hwy. 15 from Newton to Louisville to participate in the bi-annual sale. Homeowners along and close to Hwy. 15 are also encouraged to have yard sales during this weekend. Appeal File Photo

BUSINESS: Hwy. 15 Yard Sale returns next week

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

The bi-annual Highway 15 Yard Sale’s second event of the year will be happening on Oct.1-4.

The event spans from Newton to Louisville. Vendors set up along the route and sell to shoppers.

Vendors will be opening around 7 or 8 a.m. each day and closing once the sun sets.

Tim Munn and Don Collins recently retired from the Union Police Department. The department honored them with a reception on Aug. 31. Brent Maze/The Appeal

Munn, Collins honored for police service

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On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

On Monday, Aug. 31, the Union Police Department held a reception to honor two of their officers that have chosen to retire.

Tim Munn and Don Collins have been with the department for well over 10 years.

Both Munn and Collins stated that they have thoroughly enjoyed their time spent working for the department.

COMMERCE: Hammond settling into job as new chamber director

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:46 PM

Nena Hammond is the new executive director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce.

She attended school in Lake all the way from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

Hammond, originally from Lawrence, stated that she enjoyed growing up there.

After high school, Hammond worked for Lazy Boy for 16 years.

Mayor, Aldermen discuss budget, fire department issues

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:41 PM

The Town of Decatur held their monthly town hall meeting on Sept. 1.

It was stated that Sept. 30 marked the end of their fiscal year. It was mentioned that “revenue is up.”

The board members then went on to discuss a zoning application. Board members decided to ask the zoning committee whether it should be approved.

Union grades 7-8 learning virtually, Newton plans hybrid return for Sept. 14

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On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:58 AM

Recently, Newton Municipal School District and Union Public School district posted new updates for their hybrid learning schedules.

Union Teachers celebrate Shark Week during the month of August. | Special to The Appeal

UPSD allows all K-6 students to return, 7-12 still on hybrid

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 01:32 PM

Union Public School District made changes to their hybrid schedule. School officials have decided to dissolve the hybrid schedule for students in PreK through sixth grade. These students will be returning to school on Monday, Aug. 31.

The Turkey Creek Fireworks Show was held last year on Independence Day weekend. This year, the event was postponed until Labor Day due to inclement weather. | Thomas Howard/Special to The Appeal

DECATUR – Turkey Creek Fireworks set for Saturday

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 01:32 PM

Newton County residents will have a chance to celebrate the Labor Day weekend with a fireworks show at Turkey Creek Water Park.

Entry for the event will be $10 per car. Boats will be permitted to be on the water, and the boat fee will need to be paid as well as the entrance fee.

NEWTON COUNTY – New Census deadline nears

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On Wed, 09/02/2020 - 01:32 PM

As of Aug. 3, 2020, the decision was made to cut the window for collecting data for the 2020 census by 31 days. This decision will decrease the time spent on door-to-door data collection and receiving data from mail-in responses, internet and phone calls.

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