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Clara Louise Kocher, age 81October 2, 1943 – May 17, 2025 Clara Louise Kocher, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 PM – Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM – Saturday,
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report May 19, 2025 Superintendent’s Report: Amended FY 2025 Budget Amended Budget Overview: New Business Resignation/Retirement Hire Approval to Advertise School.
Quincy Fulton went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, but Newton Eagles Varsity 2025 came up just short in a 7-6 loss to Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Varsity Hatchets on Thursday. Fulton singled in each of his three plate appearances and added two stolen bases, helping fuel a nine-hit effort for the Eagles.
Strong Showing for Newton Tennis at Little Illini Conference Tournament Newton, IL – The Newton Eagles tennis team delivered an impressive performance in both singles and doubles play at the Little Illini Conference Tournament, with senior Isaac Street leading the charge and doubles teams showing depth and resilience throughout a
2025 St. Thomas Graduating Class: Front L to R; Carlee Finn, Hannah Phillips, Emma Schumacher, Josie Vogt, Rozlynn Newkirk, Brooke Farley, Kylie Bierman 2nd L to R; Mr. Stork, Bristol Pitcher, Alivia Bierman, Isaiah Bergbower, Addison Shamhart, Halle Wagner, Elijah Michl, Mrs. Bierman 3rd L to R; Mariah McVicar, Caleb
St. Thomas held their annual Kindergarten through 8th grade spring concert on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
JCJH Spring Concert Photos by Mindy Hartke and Kate Bierman
The NCHS Class of 2020 is gearing up for a long-awaited and exciting milestone: their 5-year class reunion. Scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, the event promises to be a memorable evening of reconnection, reminiscing, and celebration. The reunion will be held at the Muddy Saloon, with festivities kicking off
Summa Cum Laude – Front Row: Left to Right: Alisson Stanley, Charlotte Schackmann, Ella Radke, Sydney Kinder, Paige Klingler. Second Row: Avery Mulvey, Isaac Street, Caydon Goode, Wesley Britton, Mallory Ochs. Magna Cum Laude: Front Row: Left to Right: Chloe Kroenlein Rhianna Carter, Camryn Martin, Kayden Hetzer, Ian Bower, Olivia