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Newton’s Dr. Alan Forshey retires

Newton’s Dr. Alan Forshey retired on Wednesday. After serving Newton since 1981, he decided it was time for the next step of his life.

“It’s been an honor taking care of my patients,” he said. “I’ve been blessed with this community and surrounding communities.”

Local methamphetamine trafficker arrested

Investigations conducted by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Special Enforcement Group (SEG) led to the execution of two search warrants at residential properties on 28th St NE in Hickory. These areas are near Kool Park Rd.

Newton Splash Zone is open for the summer

The Newton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the Newton Splash Zone is now open.

The splash zone is open to the public 1-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday and is located beside the Newton Recreation Center at 23 South Brady Ave.

Newton hires new Main Street director

The City of Newton is pleased to announce Mary Yount as the city’s new Main Street director.

Heroin trafficker is arrested

On Monday, June 21 2021, Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) arrested Jonathon Andreas Linebarger on outstanding child support warrants.

Long Time O-N-E Editor Passes

Newton resident and retired managing editor of the Observer-News-Enterprise, Sylvia Kidd Ray passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 20, after a period of ill health.

Narcotics seized and stolen property recovered during multi agency investigation

On Friday, June 4, 2021, Local Investigators and State Agents executed a search warrant at an automotive repair business located on Bert Drive in Catawba, N.C.

Cars and Coffee event held in Newton

On June 12, 2021, Catawba Valley Muscle, a group of local automobile enthusiasts, invited the community to be part of their Cars and Coffee event. The event allowed cars to be parked along the road and individuals to get out and socialize while having coffee.

The Green Room Community Theatre’s 2021 scholarship recipients are named

The Green Room Community Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Mary Catherine Shivers Scholarship and the Bob & Michele McCreary Scholarship.

To read more of this article see the Tuesday, June 15th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

NCMBC regional office at CVCC set for June 23 grand opening

HICKORY, N.C. — The grand opening for the new regional office for the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) on the campus of Catawba Valley Community College has been set for June 23 at 2 p.m.