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8th Grade Honor Roll for the Third Quarter Highest Honor Grading Period: 2025-26 Q3 High Honor Grading Period: 2025-26 Q3 Honors Grading Period: 2025-26 Q3 Student Name Student Name Student Name Anderson, MacKendra Burnell, Trevor Blank, Aiden Briscoe, Natalie Elliott, Wyatt Burgess, Hanna Frichtl, Grant Evans, Carmella Callicoat, Isabella Ghast,
Paul William Schafer, age 89May 11, 1936 – March 15, 2026 Paul William Schafer, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM – Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) –
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage on March 26th through the 29th (7pm, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm). This week we will be highlighting Shay Bennett, the daughter of John and Shasta Bennett who
Each Sunday between now and graduation we will recognize the seniors in the Newton Community High School Class of 2026. Thanks to our sponsor for the week is Peoples State Bank. Laura Ann Gentry Lyle Gentry Christy Gentry Alex Michael Gier Mike Gier Renee Gier Noah Michael Goad Libby Goad
NEWTON — The Newton Lady Eagles battled throughout Friday’s home contest but ultimately fell to the Cumberland Lady Pirates 7–4 on March 13 at NCHS. Cumberland finished with 10 hits while Newton collected seven, but a few defensive miscues and timely Pirate hitting proved to be the difference. After a
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NEWTON — St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Newton is currently accepting applications for a Middle School Math Teacher position for the 2026–2027 school year. The position also includes responsibilities as a 6th grade homeroom teacher. School officials note that practicing Catholics are preferred for the role, but it
The Jasper County Health Department will celebrate a major milestone this month, marking 60 years of service to the community with a special open house event. Residents are invited to attend the 60th Anniversary Open House on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Jasper
Once again this year we will be offering photo packages for spring sports and activities. These photos include sports team and individuals, action shots from varisty and jv matches, and if we are invited awards ceremony photos. If your student is a senior this service automatically includes senior awards and
Once again this year we will be offering photo packages for spring sports and activities. These photos include sports team and individuals, action shots from varisty and jv meets, and if we are invited awards ceremony photos. If your student is a senior this service automatically includes senior awards and