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Story and Photos by Damien Hartke Max Meinhart who started the Lawrenceville game for the Eagles let up 5 hits and 2 earned runs over six innings as the Eagles defeated a very solid Lawrenceville Indians team. Gus Bierman came in relief of Max in the 7th inning and pitched
The Newton Eagles track team placed third in the men’s Eagle Invite at Newton where 16 teams competed. Mens Varsity 18 / 18 Events Completed 1. Olney (Richland County) 88 2. Effingham (H.S.) 75.33 3. Newton 63 4. Robinson 61 5. Charleston 54 6. Fairfield 43 7. Mattoon 28 8.
Jerald D. Jones age 95, of Wheeler passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Jones. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am, Friday, May 3, 2024, at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rick Britton officiating. Military rites will be
Glenn Edward Frichtl, age 87 June 13, 1936 – April 27, 2024 Glenn Edward Frichtl, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Saint
The Newton FFA held their annual banquet on April 25th in the NCHS gym.
Each week we will recognize seniors from NCHS on Sunday until the week of graduation. These are in alphabetical order and the information is provided by the high school. If you see an error or something you, as a senior, would like changed please let us know. Meyer Tarr Travis
The Newton Firefighters will be holding a porkburger cookout at the KC Hall on Friday, May 17th from 10:30 am until sold out. Delivery is available for 10 or more. To order call 618-783-2165 or 618-367-2001 or 618-562-2415
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is honored to have been selected as the IESA Division N Sportsmanship Award winner by the schools we have competed with this school year. Good Sportsmanship is something our coaches teach and exhibit, leading our athletes to behave the same way. We are thankful to compete against
Virginia Hanley, age 78 March 4, 1946 – April 24, 2024 Virginia Hanley, age 78, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 PM – Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:30 AM at
The Equity is excited to announce their 2024 Earn and Learn with The Equity scholarship recipients. Eachyear, the scholarship is opened to high school seniors and current community college, junior college,university, or trade school students. Eligible students include those majoring in Marketing, Business,Accounting, Agriculture, Precision Ag, Automotive, Diesel Technician or