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The Newton Firefighters will be holding a porkburger cookout at the KC Hall on Friday, May 17th from 10:30 am until sold out. Delivery is available for 10 or more. To order call 618-783-2165 or 618-367-2001 or 618-562-2415
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is honored to have been selected as the IESA Division N Sportsmanship Award winner by the schools we have competed with this school year. Good Sportsmanship is something our coaches teach and exhibit, leading our athletes to behave the same way. We are thankful to compete against
Virginia Hanley, age 78 March 4, 1946 – April 24, 2024 Virginia Hanley, age 78, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 PM – Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:30 AM at
The Equity is excited to announce their 2024 Earn and Learn with The Equity scholarship recipients. Eachyear, the scholarship is opened to high school seniors and current community college, junior college,university, or trade school students. Eligible students include those majoring in Marketing, Business,Accounting, Agriculture, Precision Ag, Automotive, Diesel Technician or
The Newton Eagles fell to Richland County with a final score of 7-3. The Eagles got n the board in the bottom of the second inning after Gus Bierman singled and Dexter Fulton hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run. Bierman took the loss for the Eagles. The
Lexie Grove, daughter of Ed and Jody Grove will be attending Olney Central College as part of the softball team. During his time at NCHS, Lexie has been active by participating in volleyball and BETA Club. What made you decide this school was the best fit for you? – I
Wayne & Becky Clapp will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 26, 2024. They are the parents of Amy (Steve) Bickers of Newton and Steve (Amy) Clapp of Mundelein. They have 4 grandchildren Clayton (Brooke) Bickers, Dylan Bickers, Nathan and Justin Clapp. They also have 2 great-grandchildren Jordan and
The Newton Lady Eagles faced the Richland County Tigers during their annual autism awareness game on Monday. In addition to wearing shirts promoting autism awareness, Brinlyn Beam sang the National Anthem before the game. Avery Mulvey started the games for the Lady Eagles and recorded 21 outs. Lexie Grove collected
Thanks to all that attended the 79th Jasper County HCE Annual Banquet & Meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 pm at Parklanes in Newton, Illinois. Special thanks to June Bierman for her awesome presentation on diamonds and the history of Rauch’s Jewelry Store. Also, we thank Karen Cahill, District
The Lady Eagles fell to The Freeburg Midgets with a final score of 1-2 but defeated the Maroons from Champaign Central 4-3 during round-robin play on Friday. Avery Mulvey took the loss for the Eagles going seven innings, surrendering two runs on six hits, striking out three, and walking three.