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St. Thomas to Host 15th Annual Harvest Picnic on October 12 The St. Thomas Parish is gearing up for its 15th Annual Harvest Picnic, set for Sunday, October 12th, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 404 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. The evening promises a full lineup of food, fun,
Photos by Damien and Alan Hartke The Newton Eagles junior varsity football team earned a solid road victory over Richland County, winning 22–7. With steady play on both sides of the ball, the Eagles controlled the game and secured the win. The victory adds another mark in the win column
Photos by Jessica Hall and Marcia Street The Newton Marching Eagles turned in another strong performance this weekend, competing at the Eastern Illinois University Panthers Marching Band Festival. Performing their 2025 field show “Pipe Dreams,” the Eagles impressed both the crowd and judges, bringing home multiple awards in Class B.
NEWTON, IL — The Newton Police Department, with assistance from the Jasper County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, executed a major drug seizure on Friday, September 26th, after an investigation at a local hotel resulted in the recovery of over 7.5 pounds of Methamphetamine. The seizure
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, September 22nd, 2025 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mr. David Blecha, Mrs. Jackie
The Newton Eagles performed their halftime show Pipe Dreams during the halftime of the Newton and Olney game.
When most people think about Alzheimer’s disease, they think of memory loss, confusion, or personality changes. What may surprise you is that many researchers are now calling Alzheimer’s “Type III diabetes.” Why? Because problems with blood sugar and insulin — the same issues that drive diabetes — also play a
The Newton Eagles put up an explosive offensive effort on Friday night but were unable to slow down the Richland County Tigers, falling 57-34 at Chivesek Field. Both teams combined for more than 950 yards of offense in a game that featured quick strikes, long runs, and highlight-reel plays from
Newton Eagles Dominate with Back-to-Back Soccer Shutouts Photos by Alan Hartke The Newton Eagles Boys’ Soccer team is soaring, extending their outstanding season record to 13-2-0 after securing two commanding shutout victories in as many days. The Eagles’ potent offense combined with an impenetrable defense proved too much for both
Newton Cross Country Teams Shine at Sam Parr Meet Photos By Marcia Street The Newton Cross Country teams delivered outstanding performances at the recent Sam Parr Meet, with the girls’ team claiming 1st place and the boys’ team securing a strong 2nd place finish. Girls’ Team Dominates the Field The