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The Newton Eagles defeated the Lawrenceville Indians with a final score of 3-1 to advance to the championship game where they fell to the Bulldogs 8-2 Photos By: Quincy Fulton and Mindy, Damien, and Alan Hartke By GameChanger Media Both teams were strong on the bump on Thursday, but Newton
The Newton Lady Eagles will face Trenton (Wesclin) Coop at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21st at Greenville. The NCHS Lady Eagles defeated the Lawrenceville Varsity Lady Indians with a score of 6-3 on Wednesday in the first round of regional play. The NCHS Lady Eagles took an early lead
The St. Thomas eighth grade boys track team placed third at the IESA state tournament. Below are photos by Michelle Fulton and the individual results. Individual Results:Quincy Fulton State Champion 100m & 200m110m hurdles. 2nd Place Griffin Bierman. 5th Place Shot Put6th Place Discus Emma Schumacher. State Champion Pole Vault
After prelims and finals at the IHSA State Finals 1A competition, Camryn and Karasyn Martin tied for 8th place in the 1A pole vault competition and the 4×200 Meter Relay team placed 8th as well. The relay team consisted of Alaina Kuhl, Elley Bennett, Sydney Kinder and Makayla McVicar.
The NCHS Boys Track team hosted sectionals on Wednesday where they placed second with several athletes qualifying for state. Qualifying events: 400 M Parker Wolf 800 M Luke Weber 1600 M Luke Weber 300 Hurdles Evan Baltzell Pole Vault Wade Wickham 4×400 M Relay Jackson Sornberger, Luke Weber, Matthew Haskett,
St. Thomas held their annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 15th in the parish center. Kindergarten through eighth grade students performed.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Peoples Bancorp, Inc. was held April 15, 2024 at the Peoples State Bank in Newton, IL. President Stacy Moore introduced the board candidates who were newly nominated for election this year, Jeff Ochs and Ken Snyder. Both were duly elected and will serve
Congratulations to the final classes to graduate from the Pre-K program at St. Thomas School.
Shawn William Bracken, age 61, of Calhoun, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, Illinois. In loving memory of Shawn memorials may be made to the
Aaron Smith Obituary Mr. Aaron Lee Smith, age 51 of Flowery Branch, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2024 at Memorial Park South Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at Memorial Park