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Carol J. McFarland,77, of rural Wheeler, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She entered this world on June 3, 1947, in Kankakee, Illinois. One of three children born to the union of William and Dorothy (Barnhart) Currie. On August 18, 1994, Carol met and
The band’s show for the 2024 season is “Never Alone” and is about mental health.
The Newton Eagles faced Casey-Westfield at home on Friday, September 13th. The lone score for the Eagles came in the first quarter when Henry Will kicked a 34 yard field goal. The Warriors scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, two in the second (along with a 30 yard field
The Jasper County Fall Festival was held on Saturday, September 14th
The Newton Eagles freshman football team ended their freshman game series with a 3-0 record. The Eagles defeated Olney with a final score of 36-0. Photos by Mindy Hartke, Landen Blake, Alan Hartke
The Newton Eagles JV team faced Linton, IN JV team on Monday and won 22-0.
Vandalia – 0, Newton – 9, Singles:No. 1 – Paige Klingler, Newton def. Carlie Graumenz, Vandalia, 10-1 No. 2 – Jailyn Hall, Newton def. Dalaney Patterson, Vandalia, 10-1 No. 3 – Olivia Sornberger, Newton def. Kaylee Tompkins, Vandalia, 10-2 No. 4 – Chloe Kroenlein, Newton def. Bella Walk, Vandalia, 10-0 No. 5 – Rhianna
The Newton Eagles beat the Richland County Tigers tonight in their home opener by a score of 1-0 improving to 3-1 for the year, 1-0 in the conference! The Eagles lone goal came from a Brock Anderson cross to Daniel Falcioni! The Eagles defense put up their second clean sheet
The Orell Farley Foundation Grantees NamedRecipients accept awards from the recently created foundation Newton (Sept. 11, 2024) –On September 11, 2024, The Orell Farley Foundation awarded grants to eleven organizations from Jasper County, Illinois. During the awards presentation, held at The Peoples State Bank located in Newton, Illinois, a total
Come join us for an exciting high school marching bands competition! This year, 10 bands will take the field! The Classic will begin at 9:30 am with the first band performing at 9:45 am! Our very own Marching Eagles will perform at 1:15 pm followed by the awards ceremony at