Articles in Newton Falls
Kiwanis Club Steak Dinner a Success
Newton Falls – The Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to thank the community for their support of our annual Steak Dinner which was a great success. We also want to thank George, Mary, & Staff of the Covered Bridge Inn for the hard work that they put into the …
Please support the “Pass the Buck Auction” Relay for Life Fundraiser
Newton Falls – The “Pass the Buck” auction is a fun evening of socializing, entertaining, and great deals! It is best described as a live auction meets bingo.
City of Newton Falls Hydrant Flushing Schedule
The Newton Falls Water Distribution Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the date and roads as listed:
Newton Falls Mayor Honored by Regional Chamber
Newton Falls – For many Americans April 16th was a day to breathe a little easier now that their government-required financial filing is done for another year. But Newton Falls Mayor Lyle Waddell had more to celebrate last Tuesday than just the end of tax season.
Members of the Youngstown/Warren Regional …
Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt
Newton Falls – Despite the very cold weather in the week preceding, Saturday, March 23, was a great day for the 60th Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Girl Scouts. A cool, but sunny day made the crowd a little less than previous years but gave …
Newton Falls Area Chamber Report
Newton Falls – Opening the March meeting of the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association, President Lyle Waddell mentioned that he had been repeatedly receiving calls from a production company interested in promoting the town by way of some type of video such as a mini movie or a commercial. Details …
Newton Falls Chamber Report
Newton Falls – Several new faces and prospective members gathered at Roby Lee’s Restaurant for the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association’s February meeting. With what was the largest crowd in attendance in recent history, Association President Lyle Waddell started off the business meeting by requesting the financial report update and …
Troop 112 Wins The 2013 Winter Events Catapult Event
Newton Falls – Congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 112 of Newton Falls, Ohio for Winning the 2013 Winter Events Catapult Event at Camp Stambaugh in Canfield!
Every year Boy Scout Troops from all over the Greater Western Reserve Council gather to test the skills they have learned. First, patrols must build …
Newton Township Cemetery Association
Newton Twp. – The Newton Township Cemetery Association held its first meeting for 2013 on January 17, 2013, at the Township Administration Building on Arlington Road in Newton Falls.
Newton Falls Chamber Report
Newton Falls – January 2013 for the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association started off with an invitation to get healthier through the NOACC Wellness Challenge. Members were encouraged to participate if interested and given information on what to do to be involved as well as the benefits of joining the …
Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls
Newton Falls – If you’ve thought about joining Kiwanis Club, you are welcome to attend a meeting at Covered Bridge Inn Restaurant, 22 W. Broad Street, Newton Falls. We meet Tuesdays for supper at 6:30 p.m., then begin the meeting about 7:15 p.m.; however, please note that we conduct bingo …
Annual Bridal Show Hosts 16th Year
Newton Falls – Dozens of brides-to-be, their future grooms, and supportive friends and family members walked down the aisle from the foyer of Roby Lee’s Restaurant & Banquet Center last Sunday and into the reception hall which has served as the celebratory place for many newly-knot-tied couples. Serving as a …
Newton Falls Store Celebrates Rebranding
Newton Falls – No, it wasn’t Black Friday. No, it wasn’t a Harry Potter midnight release party. And no, a famous celebrity from one of those vampire movies wasn’t making an impromptu appearance. But judging by the line of customers outside the door during the early hours of last Thursday …
Shopko Announces Grand Opening
Newton Falls – It’s a new year and a new look for one local hometown business that has been around for nearly twenty years. Known for the past decade and a half as Pamida, the one-stop-shop store located just on the outskirts of town on Rt. 534 has fresh paint, …
“Doomsday” Spells Fresh Start for Local Shop
Newton Falls – December 21st, 2012 was, according to the Mayans, supposed to be the end of the world as we know it. It is on that date, supposedly, that the winged god Quetzalcoatl would return to the earth and signify the end of days.
Squad Members Serve Elf Duty
Newton Falls – Whoever said Santa’s elves could only deliver smiles from a bright red shiny sleigh never spent the day with the members of the Newton Falls Fire Department.
Community Center Crowded with Christmas Cheer
Newton Falls – Ever since the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association announced they would be unable to host this year’s Home 44444 the Holidays due to lack of available volunteers from the community, various local groups have pulled together to plan their own holiday celebrations at the Community Center on …
Game Shop an Oasis Out of the Ordinary
Newton Falls – There’s a relatively new trend emerging in the business world called the “3rd Place” and it has nothing to do with bronze medals.
Store owners have recognized the need for a space that people can come to and temporarily “forget” their responsibilities, or at the very least set …
Tree Brings Light to Every Corner
Newton Falls – It may not be Rockefeller Center, but on Saturday night Four Corners Park in Newton Falls was the brightest spot in town.
Town’s Turkey Tradition Fosters Fellowship
In 1621 – it is said – pilgrims and Native Americans gathered together to celebrate the first harvest in newly-settled Plymouth. Regardless of religious beliefs, heritage, or current way of life, they enjoyed a bountiful meal in each other’s company and gave thanks for the blessings of the season.
A (Christmas) Tree Still Grows in Newton Falls
Newton Falls – One way to work off that extra slice (or two…) of Thanksgiving pie is to run through the mall hunting down Black Friday sales. But for a quieter, less-competitive, and wallet-friendlier option, Four Corners Park in Newton Falls provided just the right opportunity on Saturday afternoon.
Turkey Time at Fire Department
A sure sign that Thanksgiving is around the corner is not the changing leaves, not the nip in the air, not even the countless advertisements and barrage of notices for Black Friday bottom-bargain-basement sales. Nope. The truest harbinger is that “turkey” suddenly becomes buzzword of the season. And this buzzword …
Tricks and Treats and Cakes to Eat
Newton Falls – You know you live in Ohio when…choosing a Halloween costume involves figuring out how to include a warm coat in the design or coordinate over layers of leggings and long sleeves for insulation.
November Happenings in Newton Falls
Newton Falls – Halloween and all its festivities may be over, but like the sugar rush that remains, there is plenty happening in Newton Falls for the following month of November.
NF Cake Walk Night Before Trick or Treat
The October meeting of the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association was business as usual, opening with approval of previous minutes and the financial report.
Harvest Fest Food for Fines Drive
Each year the Newton Falls Public Library celebrates autumn with our annual Harvest Fest. This year the library has decided to turn it into a true harvest with a Food For Fines program. People who owe fines for overdue materials or are just feeling generous may bring nonperishable items into …
Cemetery Walk Unearths History
Newton Township – Did you know that approximately three dozen of Newton Township’s founding fathers never left? They are still here, buried in the cemetery on North Canal Street which is just one of many final resting places currently under the watchful care of the Newton Township Cemetery Association.
Home 44444 the Holidays Removed From Chamber Schedule
Newton Falls – After the traditional summer hiatus, the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association reconvened last Tuesday for their September meeting.
Proceeding with business as usual with the financial report and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, those present then welcomed guest Carrie Anderson, the community liaison of the school district. …
Battle for the City Rages on for Third Year
The glittering red and gold makeshift artifact that has been proudly stored in the Newton Falls fire station for the last year may LOOK like a trophy and may FEEL like a trophy, but it is, in fact, a ping-pong ball, as that is exactly how it has lived its …
When the Dust Settles…
Newton Falls – Residents of Newton Falls and recent visitors to the small town may have noticed a lot more orange and black than usual and it’s not because locals are getting into the school spirit a month early. Summer may be almost over, which means football season is right …
Newton Township Cemetery Association
Newton Twp. – The cemetery association held their monthly meeting on July 19, 2012, Thursday, at 6 o’clock at the Township Building. Twelve people attended including two new members; one new member was not in attendance. It is great to see the interest of the community in becoming involved! …
More Summer Fun in Newton Falls
The fireworks may have fizzled and the Fourth of July festivities may be finished, but there is still plenty of summer fun left to be had in the 44444 as August wraps up the warm weather months.
Here are just a few highlights of the free activities to be found coming …
Newton Falls Car Show
Newton Falls – Fans of Pixar’s “Cars” movies would have been delighted to visit Newton Falls this weekend as the small town’s streets were filled with street rods, convertibles, trucks and all manner of eye-candy on four wheels. Although the automobiles presented were not actually the characters from the films, …
Kiwanis Presents Books To Students
Newton Falls – Newton Falls Kiwanis members presented a new book to each 1st grade student. Pictured above is teacher Mrs Greathouse and her students proudly holding up their new books.
Healthy Treasures Health Food Store Announces Spring Health Day
Newton Falls – Join Healthy Treasures as they celebrate their spring health day on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 11am to 3pm at 32 West Broad Street (their temporary location), Newton Falls, OH. There will be four free educational lectures, food samples and giveaways. Speakers include Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. …
Newton Township Cemetery Association News
Newton Twp. - The Newton Township Cemetery Association will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Newton Township Administration Building on Arlington Road in Newton Falls. The meeting is open to the public. The association does reading and documentation of the gravestones in the …
Girl Scouts Choose The Red Cross
Newton Falls – Our local Girl Scout Troop 239 is helping the American Red Cross by donating seven quilts, after reading an article requesting needed items.
The troop began their “service project” in September. They set up a quilting frame in their meeting room at First Church of God and sewed …
Newton Falls Kiwanis present race check
Newton Falls Kiwanis president Linda Hrenko is shown with City Manager Jack Haney, Karen Car from the Senior Van, Labor day race directors Vonda Vencel and Jenn Riehl. In their hands is a giant check in the amount of $5,059 which is the profit from the 2011 Labor Day race.
Congratulations …
American Legion Post 236 makes donations
Newton Falls – Bob James, Commander of Newton Falls American Legion Post 236, recently presented a donation to Carol Baker, Assistant Director of the Newton Falls Public Library, for the purpose of purchasing books for the library in memory of deceased Post 236 members.
Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 recently …
VFW donates over $26,000
Newton Falls – Newton Falls VFW Post 3332 recently held its 2011 charitable contributions giveaway. Over $26,000 was given to 25 local, county, regional and state organizations. VFW members pictured in the front row (left to right)are: Louis D’Amico, Joe Ball, Ron Widowfield, Pete Price, Bill Smith, Commander Ray Hanzes, …
Newton Township Cemetery Association Selling Calendars
Newton Falls – Newton Township Cemetery Association members will be at this year’s Home44444the Holidays again on December 10th to sell their 2012 calendars which are their fund-raiser for the year.
The funds help in the repair and upkeep of the seven township cemeteries. This year’s calendar is a compilation of …
High School Honors Veterans
Newton Falls – The students at the Newton Falls High School gathered Friday 11-11-11 to remember and honor members of our Armed Forces past, present, and future.
Starting off the ceremony, several dozen local veterans filed into the auditorium one at a time while each of their names and branch of …
Village of Newton Falls Receives Recognition
Columbus – The Village of Newton Falls was honored for its achievements during the past year at the 2011 AMP/OMEA Annual Conference.
Finance Director Tracy Reimbold was honored for her outstanding service to the AMP Board of Trustees and the village was re-elected by AMP membership to a seat on the …
Toth To Compete In National Bible Bee
Newton Falls – A local young person will be headed to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the 2011 National Bible Bee this November 16-19. Hannah-Abigail Toth excelled in Bible memorization and studied enough to secure one of 300 top scores from across the country during the Local Bible Bee Contest …
Apartment Fire Affects Main Business District
Newton Falls – Businesses are still open on the main street of Newton Falls after an early morning fire destroyed apartments above the shops. The store most directly affected is Healthy Treasures, a merchant specializing in organic items as well as offering natural health services, which is directly below the …
Bike Tour Brings Miss Ohio to Newton Falls
Newton Falls – Miss Ohio 2011, Ellen Bryan, stopped by the town’s small community center for a meet-and-greet on Saturday, September 17th to take a brief break from her month-long bike tour. While signing autographs and posing for photos, Ellen talked about her work with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals …
Fire Department Hosts Tanker Shuttle
Newton Falls – Recently Station 43 in Newton Falls played host for an emergency training procedure involving area fire departments. Members of three different stations – Southington, Lordstown and Mesopotamia – joined the first responders from Newton Falls in a tanker shuttle relay to practice how to efficiently haul water …
“Make It Work”, Series
Newton Falls – Still looking for a job or wishing to find a different one? The Newton Falls Public Library is offering Make It Work: job hunting, networking, & resumes. The series includes how to network, job search, and write a resume that will get you noticed. Participants are encouraged …
