Crime & Safety

Newton Home Struck by Lightning

A home on Irving Road was struck by lightning at about 9:20 a.m.

A home at 5 Irving Rd. was struck by lightning Monday at about 9:20 a.m.

A band of thunderstorms hit the area just before the strike.

A flood alert was also issued for Newton.

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