Newport Township Community Organization

The Newport Township Community Organization came into existence in May of 2004 in order to attempt to improve the quality of life in the community.  Its members have, in their activities, accumulated a large collection of photos.  This part of the Community Photo Album shows some of the more interesting photos.

Fall Festival 2005

Fall Festival 2006

Summer Fun:  July 10, 2006

Summer Fun: August 7, 2007

Victorian Tea Party: November 4, 2006

Wanamie Hike: May 2006

Historical Photos

John Forgach is pictured at the rught with his collection of information and photos on the history of Newport High School.  The Newport High School historical photos presented here are from his collection.

History of Newport High School

The photos of Olga Trotzky presented here are in part from John's collection and in part from the case files of the late Attorney Paul R. Selecky of Glen Lyon.

Olga Trotzky

Olga Trotzky inspired the film "Miracle of the Bells," which takes place in a fictionalized version
of Glen Lyon.  The photos on the following page show actual places and events that were fictionalized in the film.

Miracle of the Bells