Newton News

Grove was closed when the school board voted to take elementary and junior high students into Newton for instruction.A The sale involves the Grove School building plus 10 acres of ground more or less.

One occurred at the home of Jimbo and Rita Arnold near Watson at 10:04pm Monday.A The Arnolds escaped safely and no one was injured.A The house was located at 9727 N. 1115th Road.A Watson and five other area fire companies were on scene.A Firefighters cleared the scene about 4am today.

Jasper school board members Monday heard from district residents Dave Pillman and Rob Street, who voiced concerns over the district's football program.

St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital has announced the recent appointment of eight new members to the Hospital Advisory Council for a two-year term of November 2011 to October 2013.