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The Newton Eagles traveled to Lawrenceville on Saturday. Despite a strong start, the Eagles fell with a final score of 21-40. The Eagles start the game with an onside kick by Hayden Mulvey which Kohlten Barthelme recovers. The first touchdown occurs when Max Meinhart drops back to the 27 and
Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93 September 5, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 AM – Friday, October 13, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Mary Elyn’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday,
Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64 September 18, 1959 – October 11, 2023 Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away at 8:02 AM – Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are
NCHS Volleyball held the annual HOPE game as their final regular season home game of the year. The Lady Eagles swept the court with wins at freshman, JV and Varsity levels each in two sets. Additionally, over $2,700 was raised throughout the evening. Opponent: Olney Freshman: 25-17 25-22 W JV:
The Lady Eagles won both the 7th grade 27-14 and 8th grade 35-20.
Ernie Barnes, 84, of Jewett, IL passed away on October 12, 2023, at hisresidence.Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday October 21, 2023, atHarmony Cemetery. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. is assisting the family.Ernie was born on June 3, 1939, at home in Jewett, IL to
John Spivey, 82, of Effingham, IL passed away at 12:00 pm on October 12, 2023,at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Charleston, IL.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday October 20, 2023, at the BarkleyFuneral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 to service time
The Newton Lady Eagles faced T-town with the freshman splitting 22-25 and 25-17, the JV winning in two sets 25-20 and 25-20, and the Varsity losing in three sets of 19-25, 26-24, and 18-25. Varsity Category LeadersAces: Bennett-1, Stanley-1, Zumbahlen-1 NCHS Volleyball Match Results Kills: Schafer-13, Zumbahlen-7, Frichtl-5, Martin-4, Kessler-4,
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 October 12, 2023 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
The Newton Boys Cross Country team won the LIC meet and Layna Marshall was recognized on the girls team as an all-conference team member. 1 – Newton Top 5 Avg Times: 17:44 Points: 38 45 Weber,Luke 16:55 5:38 2 44 Street,Isaac 17:46 5:55 7 42 Probst,Brock 17:47 5:56 8 43