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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
The Newton Eagles Softball team recognized their senior players before the game versus Charleston. The game also was an end for an over 40 year career mixed with umpiring and coaching softball in Jasper County. The winning senior night game was the final game for Steve Hardwick and the Lady
ewton Girls Track & Field – Record-Breaking Meet Highlights! 🏃♀️ Newton athletes had an incredible showing, setting three new school records and notching several top finishes resulting is several headed to the state meet at Charleston on the EIU campus. 🔥 New School Records 🌟 Notable Individual Performances 🎉 Additional
Newton Community High School held their 2025 graduation on May 17th in the NCHS gym. Caydon Goode, student body president gave the speech and Isaac Street and Charlotte Schackmann gave the opening prayers. Garridan Goss, Isaac Street, Ella Radke, and Charlotte Schackmann sang the National Anthem.
Dorothy Sue (Dottie) Nolen formerly of Newton, Illinois passed on Friday, May 9, 2025at Robinson Rehab and Nursing, Robinson, Illinois.Mrs. Nolen was born in West Frankfort, Illinois, on August 13, 1931, to Ora Mae andRuben McElyea.She is survived by daughter, Jody (Dennis) Gieseke, son Tim (Donna) Nolen,granddaughter Kristin (Darin) Doty,
AGENDANEWTON CITY COUNCILTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448