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Newton county is about to lose one of its finest public officials.

After 30 years of service Newton County Fire Services Battalion Chief Terry Davenport is taking off his fire boots and beginning his life as a civilian Davenport, who has been praised by his chief for always giving 110%, was honored by the county Thursday — a day, May 29, which was declared to be Chief Terry Davenport day in Newton County.

Chief Davenport, we salute you and we thank you for the past 30 years always being there to protect our families and property from harm.

Our Thoughts: Remembering Nancy VanKleeck
Nancy VanKleeck
Mrs. Nancy VanKleeck - photo by Special Photo

The Covington News would like to take a moment to remember Mrs. Nancy VanKleeck. We became acquainted with her a few years back while she was asking for information about the jail log. She had a ministry in which she would write letters to inmates telling them about Jesus. She was able to write over 11,000 letters. She was a true woman of character. We will miss her.