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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Newton Community High School (NCHS) cheerleading team had a stellar showing at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) State Championships, bringing home a fourth-place finish in the Large Game Day Division against some of the state’s top squad competitors. The ICCA State Championships — held January
Seniors Highest High Honors Shay Bennett Carson Barthelme Daniela Anguas Espinosa Kody Bergbower Brady Bergbower Gabriela Anguas Espinosa Lucy Bierman Alex Birchfield Dominic Baltzell Hayden Borgic Johnnie Brant Hydi Bierman Karly Deckard Audrey Elliott Katie Bierman Luke Farley David Ferguson Rhyc Bierman Jailyn Hall Caleb Flasch Allison Brummer Matthew Haskett
Photos by Damien Hartke Hydi Bierman, daughter of Doug Bierman and Marcus and Brandy Brooks, will be attending Lincoln Trail College as a member of the volleyball team. During her time at NCHS, Hydi was active in Volleyball, Softball, Track, Integrity Elite Volleyball, Club 217 Volleyball, FBLA, CYO, Math and
The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded to a senior that is a Jasper County resident or a recent high school graduate entering or enrolled in a natural resource, conservation, environmental science, biology or an agriculture related
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 infrastructure. Missing another body puts a strain on not only the water department, but also himand Mr. Rubsam
September 9, 1940 – January 10, 2026 John William Bergbower, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 AM – Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Saint
The Newton Lady Eagles put together a balanced performance on both ends of the floor Thursday night, defeating the Lawrenceville Lady Indians 54–27 in non-conference action at NCHS. Newton jumped out early, using aggressive defense and efficient scoring to build a 17–5 lead after the opening quarter. Lawrenceville struggled to
May 9, 1949 – January 6, 2026 Ronald Lee Goad, Sr, age 76, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 AM – Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer
Newton used a balanced scoring attack and a strong second half to pull away from Vandalia on Monday night, securing a 60–42 victory. The Eagles set the tone early, taking a 10–5 lead after the first quarter before expanding the margin with a strong second period. Newton outscored Vandalia 19–8
Ruth Ellen Hawn, age 93 January 25, 1932 – January 9, 2026 Ruth Ellen Hawn, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:19 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A service celebrating Ruth Ellen’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Tuesday, January