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Lots of children participate in the Absolute Science Bubble Open House on June 20 outside the Newton Public Library.
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Three performers – including Friday Night Fire, Sean Feucht and Micah Tyler – played the inaugural Fierce Faith Music Worship Fest on June 19 in downtown Newton.
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Several bands – including Georgia Thunderbolts, Whitey Morgan & The 78s and headliner The Marshall Tucker Band — performed during the inaugural Wild Cat Country Fest on June 18 in downtown Newton.
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Newton High School seniors graduated May 22 at Maytag Park in Newton.
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Local law enforcement officials participated in the National Police Week ceremony on May 12 outside the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton.
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The Phoenix Phase Initiative held its second annual Run For Her Life 5K/Half-Marathon on May 7 in Newton. More than 120 runners and walkers participated to help the nonprofit organization raise money to fight against sexually trafficked women in third-world countries.
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Students of Newton High School and Berg Middle School participate in Red Pride Service Day on May 4 in various areas around Newton.
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Next Chapter Boutique is a new business in downtown Newton. Owner Dawn Peters held a grand opening party April 15 to show off her retail shop's unique stock of products.
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The Easter Bunny poses for photos with kids and families during the Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 2 at Prairie City.
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