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Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report November 13, 2023 Superintendent’s Report: The Jasper County School District received state designations for testing early this month. Newton Community High School and Newton Elementary Schools were deemed as “Commendable Schools” for the 2022-2023 school year. Jasper County Junior High
The Newton Lady Eagles begin their season tomorrow with a home opener against Fairfield. The JV will tip off at 6 pm. We would like to wish the Lady Eagles the best of luck in their 2023-24 season. We do still have openings on our books for the basketball season
Best of luck to the 2023 Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. The Varsity team opens their season at the Cumberland Boys Basketball Turkey Tournament on November 21st at 6 pm when they face Vandalia. We do still have openings on our books for the basketball season sports packages we offer.
Newton Elementary School held a Veterans Day Program in their gymnasium on November 10th. The program began with the “Parade of Flags” from the first and second grade classes while “This Land is Your Land” being played by Garrett Bower, 5th Grade, and “America the Beautiful” by Avery Ochs, 6th
Isaac Flowers, son of Bill and Jessica Flowers, will be attending the University of Toledo as a part of the baseball team. During his time at NCHS, Isaac has been an active participant in activities including baseball for four years, Football for four years, Track for four years, and Basketball
The Scott Avenue Christian Church will host their December food pantry on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30 pm. For more information see the photo if you have any questions contact 783-3744.
Betty J. Lynch, age 88 September 8, 1935 – November 6, 2023 Betty J. Lynch, age 88, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Helia Health Care in Olney, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2023, at
The Jasper County Ministerial Association is making a list of families for their upcoming Christmas Food Basket Program. If you would like to receive a basket this year, please complete the form below and return it to the address on the form no later than Friday, November 24, 2023. You
Aria Dee Grochowsky, age 5 months May 22, 2023 – November 6, 2023 Aria Dee Grochowsky, age 5 months, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 11:31 PM – Monday, November 6, 2023, at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Aria’s life will be held at NOON
11/8/2023 Effective immediately Jasper County and the City of Newton is putting out a Burn Ban. This includes fire pits, burning barrels and fireworks. If any of you have any questions you can contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. 618-783-8477. Again this is for the whole County and City. Wade- Chief LindemannMontrose