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Each Sunday between now and graduation we will recognize the seniors in the Newton Community High School Class of 2026. This week;s sponsor is Sarah Kinkade for Jasper County Clerk Ryan Gene Spiker Eric Spiker Maria Spiker Chloe Relynn Sutter Hope Sutter Joshua Sutter Payton Marie Tandy Crystal Tandy Allie
Aliyah Marie Reynolds age 17, of Newton passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Aliyah’s life with a service at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, led by Kenneth
The Newton Eagles boys tennis team split a pair of recent matches, falling 9-0 to Flora before bouncing back with a 6-3 win over Mt. Carmel. Against Flora, Newton was swept in singles and doubles play. Oliver Ochs had one of Newton’s closest singles efforts at No. 5, battling Gabriel
NEWTON, Ill. — The Jasper County Health Department is inviting the community to its Annual Health Fair on Wednesday, May 27, offering a morning focused on wellness, education, and family-friendly activities. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the West End Event Center, located at
The Newton Lady Eagles ran into a tough Marshall squad Monday, falling 11-3 at home despite flashes of solid play on both sides of the ball. Marshall struck first in the opening inning, capitalizing on a pair of Newton errors to take an early lead. The Lady Lions continued to
The Newton Public Library District is preparing for a busy and engaging summer with the return of its annual Summer Reading Program, offering a wide range of activities, performances, and educational opportunities for children and families throughout the community. This year’s program, themed “Plant a Seed, Read,” encourages young readers
The Newton boys track and field team turned in a strong night Tuesday at the Pirate Invite at Cumberland, finishing third in the team standings with 78 points against a competitive field. Host Cumberland won the meet with 164.5 points, followed by Casey-Westfield with 105. Newton placed ahead of Teutopolis,
Newton residents will have the opportunity to clean up and give back to the environment as the “Fill Up Friday” Community Recycle Days kick off on May 1. Hosted by Nucor Skyline, the recycling collection drive will be held on Fridays as posted from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
Get ready to hit the backroads—because the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Annual Jeep Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and this year’s theme says it all: “Born to Ride.” The day kicks off on the square in Newton, where participants can sign up prior to
The Jasper County Shrine Club is bringing back a community favorite this spring with its annual sweet Vidalia onion sale, offering fresh, high-quality onions just in time for grilling and summer recipes. Residents can purchase a 10-pound bag of sweet Vidalia onions for only $10. Pickup will take place on