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The Newton Community High School Marching Eagles turned in a strong performance at the University of Illinois competition Saturday, earning fifth place in their class and seventh overall among 18 bands competing in the Small School session. Newton, the smallest school competing in Class 2A, faced bands from considerably larger
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 will pay for veterans’ meals at the Jasper County Senior Center throughout November in recognition of their service to the country. The offer applies to both dine-in meals and home-delivered meals through the senior center, located at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. Veterans
The Newton High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the 2026 meet, with the girls earning a second-place finish and the boys listed as incomplete in the team standings. The Newton girls finished second overall with a team score of 52 and a combined clock time of
The Newton City Council will meet Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m. at Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren St., to consider several financial, insurance and administrative matters. Mayor Joshua K. Kuhl will call the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Kaleb Wright
January 11, 1957 – October 14, 2026 Terry R. Fehrenbacher, age 69, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Richland Care and Rehab surrounded by his family. Terry was born on January 11, 1957, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Roy and Lucille (Hoffman) Fehrenbacher. Funeral Service
MARSHALL, Ill. — The Newton Eagles closed out the regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, rolling to a 62-6 victory over Marshall High School on Oct. 16. Newton scored in all four quarters, building a 35-6 halftime lead before adding 27 more points in the second half. The victory
September 4, 1935 – October 13, 2026 Mary Ann Donsbach, 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:53 AM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle
Honor Roll 7th Grade Highest Honor Grading Period: 2026-27 Q1 High Honor Grading Period: 2026-27 Q1 Honors Grading Period: 2026-27 Q1 Student Name Student Name Student Name Cochran, Rylee Ann Abraham, Cole Thomas Ronald Brown, Drake Andrew Dallmier, Landon James Beavers, Brayden Ray Clark, Kylie Jade Deckard, Chloe June Bierman,
The Newton Lady Eagles volleyball team continued its impressive season with varsity victories over Teutopolis and Shelbyville, improving to 25-2 overall and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in Little Illini Conference play. Newton Sweeps Teutopolis Newton opened the two-match stretch Monday, October 12, with a straight-set victory over Teutopolis, winning
Horace Andrew “Andy” Pullen, age 89, passed away on October 12, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at Grove Community Center on Sunday November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL is assisting the family. Andy was born on September 15,