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Eagles Blank Robinson 5-0 in Rain-Shortened Showdown, Improve to 11-2 on the Season Newton, IL — The Newton Eagles continued their impressive run through the 2025 soccer season with a decisive 5-0 win over Robinson on Friday night. Despite a weather-shortened match, the Eagles wasted no time asserting their dominance
Freshman: Brooke Gentry, Mariah McVicar, Bristol Pitcher, Emma Schumacher Sophomore: Scarlett Collins, Tessa Jones, Maleah Miller, Lily Radke Junior: Mackenzie Borgic, Allie Hermann, Zoe Luthy, Haley Ochs đź‘‘Queen Nominations Shay Bennett Lucy Bierman Kylie Higgs Kahlyn McGrath Morgan Schafer đź‘‘King Nominations Kody Bergbower Hayden Borgic Wade Ochs Owen Schackmann Drake Wolf
Newton Marching Eagles Crowned Grand Champions at Robinson Festival The Newton Marching Eagles delivered a powerhouse performance of their 2025 field show, Pipe Dreams, at the Robinson Marching Maroons Band Festival, earning top honors across the board. Competing in Class 3A, the Eagles swept the caption awards, taking home Outstanding
Sarah Bush Lincoln presented the annual donation to the Newton Athletic Boosters and St. Thomas Boosters from their sports physicals held during the summer before Friday’s game against Mt. Carmel. Additionally, during haltime Isaac Street, Camyrn Martin, Karasyn Martin, Sydney Kinder, and Bailee Frichtl were recognized for being inducted to
Girls Take 2nd, Boys Earn 7th in Competitive Field The Newton Eagles cross country teams had a strong showing at a large multi-team meet this past weekend, with the girls’ team capturing a 2nd-place finish and the boys’ team placing 7th out of more than a dozen schools. Both teams
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report September 22, 2025 Budget Hearing Superintendent’s Report Press Policy Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-UnChanged Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Changed Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Five Year Review New Business Resignation/Retirement Hire: Post:
With heavy hearts we share the news that Elsie “Florence” (Reisner) Weaver 96 years young left us for her eternal home on August 8th, 2025 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN surrounded by her loving family. Florence was a godly, beloved mother, grandmother, auntie and friend to many. She was born October 7th,
Newton Eagles Dominate Mt. Carmel 8-0, Stay Perfect in Conference Photos by Damien Hartke The Newton Eagles continued their strong season with a commanding 8-0 victory over Mt. Carmel on Monday night, improving their record to 10-3-0 overall and 3-0-0 in conference play. The offense was relentless from the opening
Photos by: Alan, Mindy and Damien Hartke and Ava Earnest Additional Photos including halftime performance, Sarah Bush Lincoln donation, Hall of Fame Inductees and pre-game will be in a separate article. The Newton Eagles struggled to keep pace Friday night as visiting Mt. Carmel leaned on its powerful ground game
Newton Community High School Class of 1965 to Celebrate 60-Year Reunion Newton Community High School’s Class of 1965 is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone—its 60-year class reunion. Alumni will gather on Saturday, October 11, at noon at Peterson Park in Newton, across from the pool. The event is an