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On October 22 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Newton Elementary School the City of Newton in conjunction with the Jasper. County Schools will be hosting a “Safety City” where school personnel, crossing guards, and first responders will teach students how to walk and bike using sidewalks while providing a
Lady Eagles Tennis competed in the LIC tournament on Friday. Paige Klingler and Jailyn Hall placed third in doubles overall and were named in the All-Conference second team.
The Newton Lady Eagles won both their JV and Varsity games against Marshall. The Junior Varsity team won in three sets 25-11, 17-25, and 15-7. The varsity won in two sets of 35-21 and 25-19. Varsity Record: 21-5 Varsity Category Leaders Aces: Martin-3, Bierman-1, Hermann-1 Kills: Frichtl-8, Bierman-6, Hermann-6, Martin-5,
The NCHS Soccer team defeated Mt. Carmel with a senior night win. This brings the Eagles to 10-5-1 and 5-0 in conference. Goals were scored by Makai Kuhn and Luke Farley assisted by Owen Ochs.
NCHS Cross Country recognized their seniors at the final home meet of the season. Senior runners included: Avery Mulvey, Natalie Kistner, Ella Radke, Jackson Sornberger and Isaac Street.
The Newton Eagles competed in the Mattoon tournament on Friday and Saturday. For the first game of the tournament the Eagles fell to Matton with a final score of 2-3. Goals were made by Lance Volk and Makai Kuhn with assists by Wade Ochs and Henry Will. On Saturday, the
After a rough start to the season, the Newton Eagles gave fellow students, alumni, family, and fans their first win of the season at the homecoming game filled with an aura of excitement against the Paris Tigers and a final score of 20-14. Before the game, Avery Mulvey and Isaac
The 2024 NCHS Homecoming Parade
During the shortened day on Friday, the students of NCHS participate in various games and activities including various games, boys volleyball and girls’ flag football. The day begins with a pep rally which includes the NCHS Cheerleaders, the drumline and Coach Fulton speaking with members of the various fall sports
Arthur Lawrence Yost, age 96, formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at the ARC of Normal in Normal, Illinois. He was born on February 06, 1928 in West Liberty, Illinois, the son of James Andrew and Veronica Mary (Huss) Yost. He married Vickie Lynn Bachman