Categories : Sports
St. Thomas Saints Fall In State First Round Game
The St. Thomas Saints 7th grade boys basketball team fell to Lincoln West Lincoln-Broadwell with a final score of 46-24.
Categories : Community
Smallwood Township Accepting Sealed Bids for Mowing
Smallwood Township will be accepting sealed bids, for mowing five (5) cemeteries, lane to the woods cemetery, and township building lot. The person employed will be required to have proof of insurance of $500,000. The bids will be opened on February 14, 2023, at 7 pm. Send bids to Tina
Categories : Community
Embarras River Basin Agency Commodities
The Embarras River Basin Agency will be distributing Federal Surplus Commodities on Thursday, February 9th at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton.After-hours distribution is from 4 pm to 6 pm while supplies last. Please bring bags to pick up commodities.For those unable to come to the “after hours” distribution the
Categories : Community
Blood Drive at NCHS Friday, February 10th
There will be a blood drive at Newton High School on Friday, February 10th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. These blood drives are sponsored by the NCHS Student Council. See flyer for full details.
Categories : Obituaries
GARY JOSEPH RUBSAM, age 71
GARY JOSEPH RUBSAM, age 71 August 10, 1951 – January 29, 2023 Gary Joseph Rubsam, age 71, of Buffalo, Missouri, and formerly of Newton, Illinois passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Private family services honoring Gary’s life will be held with burial in
Categories : Arts and Entertainment Community
NCHS: Mamma Mia: Senior Cast Member Isaac Kocher
Isaac Kocher, son of Leon and Jennifer Kocher, will portray Harry Bright in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? The first musical I was in was Thoroughly Modern Millie
Categories : Community
HOPE Food Pantry February Distribution
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday February 11, 2023 for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks optional. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in