Rotary Club of West Newton celebrates 100 years of service

Rotarians from West Newton and neighboring clubs joined for a celebration dinner on March 30.

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State Rep. Eric Davanzo, left, is shown presenting a citation to Rotary Club of West Newton President Rob Edwards to mark the organization’s milestone. Submitted

The Rotary Club of West Newton proudly commemorated its 100th anniversary on March 28. Founded on this date in 1925, the club has been a cornerstone of community service in West Newton, initially sponsored by the Rotary Club of Monon...

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