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Jazz musicians perform in Porterdale
Jazz trumpter Marcus Printup and jack-of-all-trades musician Timothy Adams Jr. performed a variety of songs at the Porterdale Mill Lofts Friday night. All proceeds went to the Washington Street Community Center. They were joined by other local jazz musicians.
Ride to Provide returns to Porterdale
K-9 officers play a vital role in law enforcement agencies, and Porterdale Police Department's annual Ride to Provide will benefit those four-legged officers this year.
Porterdale wants your vote
The Reader's Digest We Hear You America competition has been extended through May, and Porterdale still has a chance to win part of $7.5 million in financial support.
Dancing and art by the Yellow River
They're off! The Arts Association of Newton County hosted the annual Art on the River event at the Porterdale Mill Lofts on Saturday night. The theme for this year's event was The Kentucky Derby. For more photos of the event, visit www.covnews.com.
Porterdale Elementary to perform Wizard of Oz
No place like home: Munchkins from Porterdale Elementary school practice for their roles in The Wizard of Oz, which the school will proudly present on May 14. The show is open to the public, and tickets will be sold for $5 at the door. Concessions will be available.
Porterdale Fire Dept. Probe: More training needed
A lengthy investigation into allegations against Porterdale Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ronald Savage has found that although problems exist, they are mainly due to a lack of training, an issue that falls back on the city council.
Porterdale library brought to life
Porterdale councilwoman Arline Chapman is an avid reader who will read anything you give her. She wanted the children of Porterdale to have the same opportunity.
Grand opening
Home grown effort: The Porterdale Farmer's Market held it's grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Market Manager Helen Weitkamp (left) and City Councilwoman Arline Chapman (right) stated the market had been a tremendous success so far, and had high hopes the market would continue to do well. The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Porterdale reviews comprehensive plan
The Porterdale City Council approved the Comprehensive City Plan Monday night to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs for review.
Porterdale in second round of Reader’s Digest contest
After already winning $1,000 from the Reader's Digest "We Hear You America" contest, Porterdale is now in the running to win even more funding for the city.
Porterdale in running for Reader's Digest contest
After already winning $1,000 from the Reader's Digest "We Hear You America" contest, Porterdale is now in the running to win even more funding for the city.
Property registration met with opposition
The presence of more than a dozen landlords at Thursday night's city council work session prompted the council members to decide to tweak or completely do-away with a a proposed ordinance that would require them to register empty properties.
Porterdale farmer's market opens today
A new attraction will be cropping up in Newton County on Saturday - the Porterdale farmer's market.
Porterdale mulls tighter rules on empty buildings
The Porterdale City Council on Monday held first and second readings of an amendment to construction and housing codes that would require owners to register any unoccupied buildings with the city.
Porterdale looking for reserve officers
The Porterdale Police Department wants to addreserve police officers to supplement its uniformed patrolmen.
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