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The Newton Community High School Marching Eagles continued their successful 2026 competition season with a first-place finish at the Monticello Marching Sages Invitational. Competing in Class 2A, the Marching Eagles earned Best Auxiliary, Best Music, and ultimately 1st Place in their class. The Newton Marching Eagles are performing their 2026
Diana Kay James age 81, of Newton passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Memorial services to honor Diana’s life will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Central Christian Church with Cord Bear officiating. Diana was born on September 4, 1945,
The Newton Community High School girls cross country team captured the team championship Saturday, September 19, at the Olney Cross Country Invitational, finishing ahead of nine competing teams. Newton scored 80 points to take first place, edging Olney (Richland County), which finished second with 87 points. Princeton Community was third
By Jasper County Daily News The Newton City Council addressed several financial, infrastructure and community matters during its September 15 meeting, including tax increment financing incentives, repairs to the Yager Lift Station, a proposed Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant application and early payment of outstanding bonds connected to the Newton
The Newton Eagles came up just short Friday night, falling to Olney 30-25 on September 18. Newton trailed 6-0 after the opening quarter and 20-0 at halftime before mounting a second-half comeback. The Eagles erupted for 18 points in the third quarter and added seven more in the fourth, but
September 9, 1931 – September 20, 2026 Betty Jean Ebbert, age 95, of rural Gila, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, in Mattoon, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Island
By Jasper County Daily News Newton Jasper County battled its way to a fourth-place finish at the Class 2A State Tournament, earning a spot among the top four teams in the state. Newton Jasper County opened state tournament play Friday with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Rushville Schuyler Industry. The
Guy Thomas Wilson, Sr. age 86, of Newton, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services to honor Guy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Billy Wilson officiating. Visitation for family
The Newton Community High School Eagles continued their perfect start to the 2026 season Thursday night, sweeping Casey-Westfield in varsity action, 25-10 and 25-21. Newton also earned a junior varsity sweep, defeating Casey 25-15 and 25-16. The varsity victory improves the Eagles to 13-0 overall and 1-0 in Little Illini
The Newton Eagles junior varsity football team lost a hard fought game to the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces. Mt. Carmel came out to an early lead and never looked back despite a valiant effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters from the Eagles. The Eagles look forward to their matchup