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The Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education approved the district’s FY 2027 budget, received an update on the Newton Elementary School building addition and extended Superintendent Joe Sornberger’s contract through the 2029-2030 school year during its regular meeting Monday, September 21. All seven board members
The Newton Eagles bounced back from Tuesday’s loss in impressive fashion Wednesday, rolling past the St. Anthony Bulldogs 10-1 at home. Newton wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Evan Holder opened the scoring, heading home a ball played over the top by Holden Barthelemy. Xavier Neal added another goal
Newton Community High School’s Homecoming celebration on Friday, September 25, included several special moments honoring the school’s football tradition and generations of Eagles who have helped build that history. Before the Homecoming football game, NCHS hosted a special pregame show that brought together students, alumni and fans as the school
Newton Community High School celebrated Homecoming 2026 on Friday, September 25, with the annual Homecoming Parade, bringing students, organizations and community members together for an afternoon of school spirit. This year’s Homecoming theme was “Greetings from Homecoming,” and parade entries showcased the theme as they made their way down Miss
Howard A. “Dude” Hartman, age 64March 1, 1962 – September 20, 2026 Howard A. “Dude” Hartman, age 64, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.A Celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the