News in Newton

Take A Kid Fishing Day coming June 14th
If you and your children love to fish, this event is for you. The 2008 Take A Kid Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Drum’s Fish Lake in Newton. (Read more...)

Proposed 2008-2009 budget presented to City Council
Newton City Manager Todd Clark presented the proposed 2008-2009 budget to the City Council at the May 6th regular meeting. (Read more...)

Library offers computer classes in June
The Catawba County Library System is offering free adult computer classes in June. (Read more...)

Newton Swimming Pool Opens Monday, June 9th
Newton Swimming Pool Opens Monday, June 9th (Read more...)

City thanks Newton-Conover Rotary Club for contribution to new canoe launch at Jacob Fork Park
The City of Newton expressed its appreciation to the Newton-Conover Rotary Club for its significant contribution to the city’s new canoe launch at Jacob Fork Park at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 6. (Read more...)

Bark in the Park attracts crowd on May 3rd
A crowd of more than 150 people and 75 dogs turned out for the City of Newton’s “Bark in the Park” event on Saturday, May 3, at Southside Park. (Read more...)

Fire Dept. now testing hydrants in northeast quadrant
The City of Newton Fire Department is conducting annual fire hydrant flowing and testing Northeast Quadrant (north of “A” Street and east of Main Avenue). (Read more...)

Newton City Council removes mandatory water restrictions, implements voluntary water conservation
The Newton City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 6, to remove all mandatory water restrictions for the city’s water customers; however, the Council is still implementing voluntary water use reduction measures. (Read more...)

Newton Area Council plans e-commerce workshop on May 21
Does your business need an “update” or “upgrade” to enter the technological age? (Read more...)

Main library offers information for businesses, entrepreneurs
If you want to start a business or branch into new ventures, free help is as near as your library. (Read more...)

NASCAR driver Aric Almirola confirmed to appear at Newton MayFEST
Confirmation has been received that NASCAR driver Aric Almirola will be at the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Newton MayFEST on Saturday May 17th. The event is coordinated by the Newton Merchants Inc. (Read more...)

MayFest seeks volunteers for May 17th event
The Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Newton MayFEST is set for May 17th and as plans come together for the special day in downtown Newton, coordinators are seeking volunteers to assist with the event. (Read more...)

Rev. Rhynehardt wins May 2008 Yard of the Month contest
It is evident that The Reverend Odell Rhynehardt enjoys tending to his yard, and for his efforts, he was presented the May 2008 “Yard of the Month” award by the Newton Appearance Commission on Tuesday, April 29. (Read more...)

Attention growers: Catawba Valley Farmers' Market scheduled to open Saturday, June 7th
It’s almost time for the Catawba Valley Farmers’ Market to begin spreading nature’s goodness across Newton and Catawba County. (Read more...)

Hendren earns Master of Justice Administration degree
Newton Patrol Sergeant Bradley Hendren was among 13 students to graduate from Methodist University’s Master of Justice Administration program offered at the Justice Academy in Salemburg. (Read more...)

Main Library to honor children's author on May 20
Author Margaret Wise Brown will be honored with a special story time for school-age children on May 20. (Read more...)

Yoga for Seniors begins Thursday, May 1st...
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County Council on Aging will offer “Yoga for Seniors” every Thursday mornings in May at no cost to those ages 60 and over. (Read more...)

Newton welcomes new restaurant to downtown
The Newton Merchants Inc. and City of Newton officials welcomed a new restaurant to town with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 28, at 9:00 a.m. (Read more...)

Appearance Commission plants tree for Arbor Day
The City of Newton Appearance Commission planted a pink dogwood tree at Little Brook Park on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. in recognition of Arbor Day. (Read more...)

Citywide Cleanup collects over 600 lbs. of trash
The 2008 Newton Citywide Cleanup was held on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with 56 volunteers participating in the event. (Read more...)

Controlled burn offers valuable experience to firefighters
Members of the Newton Fire Department earned valuable firefighting experience during a controlled-burn exercise on South Ervin Avenue on Saturday, April 19. (Read more...)

Fire Dept. begins hydrant testing in NW quadrant on April 28
The City of Newton Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant flowing and testing beginning Monday April 28, 2008. (Read more...)

Library sponsors K-12 poetry contest
Catawba County Library System is sponsoring a poetry writing contest for grades K-12 next month. (Read more...)

Library adds new DVDs to collection
Some of the best movies of 2007 are available for checkout from Catawba County Library System. (Read more...)

Patrons give library high marks
Area residents are pleased with Catawba County Library System, according to a recent customer service survey. (Read more...)

City, DNDA present $2,000 in facade improvement grants
A good crowd was in attendance for the presentation of two $1,000 façade improvement grants on Friday, April 18, at the Downtown Newton Development Association office. (Read more...)

Newton City Council meets April 15th
The Newton City Council held its regular meeting on April 15, at 7:00 p.m. A work session on “classification and pay plan” was held prior to the meeting at 5:30 p.m. (Read more...)

UPDATE: Vendors, entertainment, food to highlight 2008 MayFEST on May 17
On Saturday, May 17, the streets of downtown Newton will be alive with a wide variety of sidewalk sales, entertainment, vendors, festival food, children’s activities and fun for everyone in the family. The Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Newton MayFEST ‘08 will begin at 10:00 a.m. with continuous performances and activities until 8:00 p.m. (Read more...)

Zoning notification process updated
The Newton City Council made changes to the Zoning Ordinance at its January 8, 2008 meeting in an effort to improve the effectiveness of notifying the public of public hearings. (Read more...)

May events planned at main library
The Catawba County Library System is planning a variety of activities to keep patrons reading next month. (Read more...)

Youth Football Registration begins May 5th
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will begin registration for youth football leagues on Monday, May 5. Registration will continue through Friday, July 25, 2008. Late registration for Mighty Mites and Bantam leagues only will be Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 8. (Read more...)

Youth Fall Soccer Registration begins May 5th
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department will begin registration for its youth fall soccer leagues on Monday, May 5, 2008. Registration will continue through Friday, August 8. Players must turn age 4 before the last day of registration and cannot turn age 15 before October 15, 2008 to be eligible for participation. (Read more...)

Library offers variety of computer classes
Catawba County Library System will sponsor computer classes to adults who wish to hone their computer skills. (Read more...)

Citywide Yard Sale is May 17th
If you’re planning a yard sale this spring, your best opportunity is the City of Newton’s Citywide Yard Sale. (Read more...)

Nominations now being accepted for Yard of the Month
Do you or someone you know have a yard that deserves recognition? The Newton Appearance Commission invites you to nominate that special yard for their prestigious 'Yard of the Month' honor. (Read more...)

City explains proper political sign placement
Of course, everyone is aware that election time is nearing. Political campaign signs are plentiful, especially at intersections and along highways where traffic visibility is a concern. In response to this problem, the City of Newton has established guidelines in its Zoning Ordinance. (Read more...)

Library offers free story times for young readers
Catawba County Library System is fostering a new crop of young readers with ongoing story hours at the seven library locations. (Read more...)

Bowling Camp Registration
Newton Parks and Recreation and Pin Station Bowling Center would like to announce that registration for Bowling Camp will begin on Monday, March 31, 2008 and will run until Monday, May 12, 2008. The bowling camp will be offered to children six years of age to twelve years of age. (Read more...)

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Tournament to be held Saturday, May 17th.
A Guitar Hero III tournament will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Newton Recreation Center. There will be two age groups of competition: 17 years old and under and 18 years old and over. Participants must be at least 10 years old to compete in this tournament. (Read more...)

Newton City Council meets April 1st
The Newton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 1, preceded by a work session on sanitation services. (Read more...)

Newton Recreation Dept. sponsors Girls' Volleyball Clinic
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department sponsored a Girls’ Volleyball Clinic on March 26, 2008 at the Newton Recreation Center. (Read more...)

Blackburn retires from WWTP after 36 years of service
Charles “Tom” Blackburn retired from the City of Newton Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on Tuesday, March 25, after more than 36 years of service. (Read more...)

Ribbon cutting held at Zanders; Pauletta Pearson Washington attends for book signing
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Zanders Coffee House on Tuesday morning, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. to recognize new ownership and membership in the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. (Read more...)

Recreation Dept. wins Employee Basketball Tournament
The City of Newton Employee Basketball Tournament was held on March 8, with the Newton Parks & Recreation Department team winning the championship. (Read more...)

Teen Leadership Newton students graduate March 14
Students from the Newton-Conover Health Science High School and Newton-Conover High School graduated from the Teen Leadership Newton program on Friday, March 14. (Read more...)

Mandatory water restrictions lifted on weekends
City of Newton water customers can now use water without restrictions on weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays), effective March 22-23. (Read more...)

City Clerk honored with CVCC Outstanding Contribution Award
Newton City Clerk Beunice R. “Bootsie” Roberts was honored at the Sixth Annual CVCC Multicultural Celebration in Honor of Black History Month on Tuesday evening, February 26. Mrs. Roberts was one of two recipients of the CVCC Foundation’s “Outstanding Contribution” Award for her significant role in promoting diversity in the community. (Read more...)

NC Live information service available courtesy of library
Suppose you’re in charge of your next book club meeting. How can you find an in-depth analysis of the book you’re reading? NC Live is a free service of Catawba County Library System which allows access to thousands of newspapers, journals, print and audiobooks. (Read more...)

Library accepting book donations
Are your book shelves swayed, your corners crammed? Consider donating those extra books and videos to Friends of the Catawba County Library. Donated materials are now being accepted at the Main Library in Newton. (Read more...)

Teen Leadership students enjoy Government, Public Safety Day
The City of Newton hosted the Government/Public Safety session of the Teen Leadership Newton program on Friday, February 22. Approximately 28 students from Newton-Conover High School and The Newton School participated in the activities. (Read more...)

Newton Fire Dept. receives grant
The Newton Fire Department recently received a grant for a chemical detection kit from the Department of the Army, Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Newton Fire Department is believed to be the only fire department in Catawba County, and one of only eight statewide, to earn the grant. (Read more...)

Newton Police Dept. receives grant
The Newton Police Department recently received a grant for a thermal imaging device from the Department of the Army, Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The police department submitted an application last year for the equipment and was notified of the grant earlier this year. (Read more...)

Stedman named Main Street Champion
On Thursday, January 31, Newton Mayor Pro-Tem Anne Stedman was honored as a 2007 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Dinner in Rocky Mount. (Read more...)

Pastor Martin receives Unity Day Award at celebration
Pastor Dan Martin was completely surprised on Sunday, February 10, at the City of Newton Unity Day Celebration as he was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Unity Day Award by the city’s Human Relations Council. Approximately 250 to 300 people attended the annual event at the Newton-Conover Civic & Performance Place. (Read more...)