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The Newton Eagles opened their season at home facing the Shelbyville Rams in a non-conference game. Due to the heat, the game began at 8 instead of 7. Despite a hard fought battle, the Eagles fell to the Rams with a final score of 42-7. The Rams scored two touchdowns
District’s Fall Fish Sale The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring afish sale. There are many types and sizes of fish available; Bluegill,Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Grass Carp, Hybrid Sunfish,Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish. All of the fish are placed in bagswith oxygen so that they are
The Newton Lady Eagles fell to the Effingham Lady Hearts in all three levels on August 24th at Effingham. The freshman team fell in three sets with scores of 11-21, 21-12, and 10-15. The junior varsity team fell in two sets with scores of 21-25 and 17-25. The Varsity team
The 2023 NCHS Varsity Football team members were presented their jerseys at the Jersey Presentation ceremony in the NCHS Gym.
George Joseph Roth, age 88 August 13, 1935 – August 19, 2023 George Jospeh Roth, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30AM – Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Friday, August 25, 2023, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Pawel L, celebrating mass. The
Lloyd Leo Meinhart, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather peacefully passed away at his Spring Hill, TN residence on August 17, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 29, 1955, in Effingham, IL. Growing up in Newton, IL, he graduated from Newton High School.
Janice Kay Burnell, age 81 June 25, 1942 – August 21, 2023 Janice Kay Burnell, age 81, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 AM – Monday, August 21, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM – Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois.
The 89th annual Brown Reunion, descendants of John and Elizabeth Brown, washeld Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Brown Park south ofBogota, LI. Being under the pavilion allowed us to becomfortable during our summer weather and it was a beautiful day, even with a heat index. Around 12:40 P.M. we
83rd Bailey/Shamhart Reunion The 83rd Bailey/Shamhart reunion will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Latona Church in Latona. Dinner starting at 12:30. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. Tableware and drinks will be furnished. Feel free to bring family memorabilia, pictures, genealogy information, and lots
The Newton Marching Eagles performed their 2023 fall field show entitled “Grace” at the 2023 Media Night.