Like clockwork: Rohr talks about his father, the mentor jeweler
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Local jeweler Mike Rohr’s introduction to the business was as valuable as a high-quality diamond, possessing high marks in……
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Industry pioneer: Olson retires from MasterBrand after decades of service
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Newton resident Roger Olson used his hands to gesture while talking about his 52-year career with MasterBrand Cabinets, a……
Friendly competition: Hayes brothers have 71 years of furniture business experience
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now They both say they’re not brothers until it’s 5:30 p.m. They say that jokingly, because the two local businessmen,……
Not a toss up: Back Alley co-owner talks about his mentors
byEditor’s note: This is the first of a series Newton Now looking at how community members have succeeded and the help provided to them……
Newton boutique Twisted Heart opens on Main Street
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now With most mammals, the male of the species is the one who is decked out in bright colors to……
Taking a bite out of business: Zhang takes over McCullough dental practice
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Dr. Bo Zhang combined two of her passions in college—art and medicine—and now she uses both in her career……
Up their alley: Play-Mor Lanes gets start above Layman’s downtown
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Dean Koppes recalls when he was 7 or 8 years old, shopping in the old Safeway store at 703……
Cheese on the range: Local dairy farmer adjusting business to reflect low milk prices
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now It’s quite difficult to find a person who doesn’t like melted, warm, gooey cheese. Even cold, cheese is magnificent…….
Hayes to compete in state auctioneer contest
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Much like a rapper, Carson Hayes is working on his rhythm, although the type of rhyming Hayes does has……
A lifetime of helping others: Williams retires as CEO of Asbury Park
byBy Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Tom Williams, who retired as CEO at Asbury Park in Newton effective Aug. 16, said you better be careful……