Wednesday, September 9, 2026New Newmanton, U.S. CommonwealthVol. CXXXVII · No. 3220

The New Newmanton News

“Democracy That Doesn't Upset Billionaires”

civic observances

Post-Purge cleanup by municipal workers Monday morning.

109th Annual Purge Concludes; Peter Thiel Wins Again With a Record 34 Kills

Event described as 'smooth' by organizers; crime statistics remain unchanged for 17th consecutive year

By Margaret Huang · May 22, 2026

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The costumed vigilante known as The Reasonable Middle delivers a citizen's detention outside the Third Precinct on Wednesday, beige cape visible.

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