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A Newton Community High School graduate and highly decorated Vietnam veteran was recently honored for his military service and the legacy he has left with family, friends and fellow veterans. Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman was born December 8, 1949, in Hardinville, Illinois, the son of Joseph Henry and Rosa Ellen
The Newton Eagles tennis team picked up an 8-1 victory over Charleston, sweeping all six singles matches and winning two of three doubles matches. Newton dominated singles play from the opening match. At No. 1 singles, Olivia Sornberger defeated Charleston’s Raylin Cox 6-1, 6-0. Beth Brocious followed with a 6-4,
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Jimmie “Moon” Cummins, 66, of Toledo, IL passed away at 7:15 am on Monday September 28, 2026, at his residence. A celebration of life service will be held immediately following the visitation that will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Barkley Funeral
Newton Community High School students kicked off Homecoming Friday morning, September 25, with a pep rally filled with school spirit and activities celebrating the many groups that make up the school community. The morning began with the NCHS band performing the school song, followed by a performance from the cheerleaders
SAINTE MARIE, Ill. — Residents and visitors are invited to step into a holiday wonderland when Whoville comes to Sainte Marie on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Christmas-themed community event promises a full day of family entertainment, activities and holiday fun. Among the activities
Newton High School will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym, located at 201 West End Avenue in Newton. The blood drive is sponsored by the Newton High School Student Council and provides an opportunity
Newton Community High School’s Homecoming celebration included plenty of school spirit and friendly competition Friday as students took to the football field for the annual Powderpuff football game. The Powderpuff game of Juniors versus Seniors has become a popular Homecoming tradition at NCHS, giving students an opportunity to step out
Jasper County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 General Election, with a lengthy ballot featuring federal, state, regional, county and judicial races, along with a countywide tax proposition. A preview of the Jasper County ballot, dated Sept. 21, was released by Jasper County Clerk
The Newton Eagles erased a 15-point halftime deficit and scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to defeat the Paris Tigers 35-29 Friday night, Sept. 25, at Newton. Paris jumped in front early and carried a 15-0 advantage into the second quarter before Newton’s offense found its rhythm. The