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Ohio Star Fair reopening kiddie, other "low-impact" rides

By JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press

VIDEO: The Emoji Movie (official trailer)

Take a look at the trailer for the Emoji Movie

My Role at the O-N-E

About a month ago, I was contacted by the ownership of the Observer News Enterprise. I was asked to consider returning to the O-N-E on a part-time basis to assist with improving different aspects of the newspaper, particularly the advertising and distribution programs.

Newton Fire awarded SAFER grant

The Newton Fire Department was awards a SAFER grant, which will allow for six new firefighters to be hired.

Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E

Maiden to Install Access Road to Historic Haas Cemetery

The Town of Maiden, by a Council vote, determined to install a graveled access road to Haas Cemetery in the fall of 2017. Long-recognized for its historical significance, Haas Cemetery is surrounded by private property just off of Prison Camp Road.

A total of 9 candidates have filed for Newton City Council

It's going to be a hot race for three seats on Newton City Council this November as nine candidates have filed for the election.

Read more in the weekend edition of the O-N-E.

Multiple units respond to a fire at Catawba Valley Assisted Living

Read more in the Tuesday edition of The Observer News Enterprise

VIDEO: 5 foods to eat if you sit all day

Multiple studies have come out recently that have said sitting all day at a desk is not healthy, occasionally leading to increased hunger and inflammation.

A two-vehicle wreck has shut down Highway 10 near Murray's Mill

a two-vehicle wreck involving a tractor-trailer and overturned box truck has shut down Highway 10 near the intersection of Murray's Mill. Read more in the

Newton celebrates opening of Capital Converting & Manufacturing

NEWTON, N.C.—Newton welcomed Capital Converting and Manufacturing Inc. to the city during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 17. The new business is located at 2066 Industrial Drive.