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The Newton Lady Eagles Track team placed second out of 21 teams at the St. Joseph Lady Spartan Classic. Newton was defeated only by T-town who had 78 points to Newton’s 63. Thank you to Kristin Radke and Jerry Martin for the photos! Womens Results 100 Meters Varsity – Finals 10. 11
St. Thomas Pre-K graduation was held on Monday, May 8th in the St. Thomas Parish Center.
Betty Louise Matlock, age 92 January 4, 1931 – May 5, 2023 Betty Louise Matlock, age 92, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM – Friday, May 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Trexler Cemetery west
The Jasper County Shrine Club will host their annual Vidalia Onion Sale on May 13th. Ten pounds of sweet Vidalia onions will be $10. Locations: Newton – Across from Crain Funeral Home Sainte Marie – Keegan’s Gas Station Dieterich – South of Subway Across the Highway See the flyer for
The NCHS Band and Chorus concert was held on Sunday, May 7th in the NCHS Gymnasium.
Congratulations to the St. Thomas Saints 7th graders for winning both the boys’ and girls’ sectional. Full results for the meet are below. Photos by: Michelle Fulton Womens 7th Grade 1. Newton St. Thomas 108 2. Sigel St. Michael’s 80 3. Neoga 67 4. Findlay Okaw Valley 41 5. Palestine
Newton Varsity Eagles stayed in it until the end, but St. Anthony Varsity Bulldogs pulled away late in a 5-1 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at one with St. Anthony Varsity Bulldogs batting in the top of the seventh when Will Fearday singled on a 2-1 count, scoring
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday May 13, 2023 for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks optional. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Elizabeth Diane Weddell daughter of David Weddell and Cathy Mabuce Kyah Shayanne Weiscope daughter of Chris Weiscope and Christy Beck Jorja Renae Whitaker daughter of George
The Newton Eagles and Lady Eagles track teams competed in the LIC conference meet at Paris. The Eagles tied with Olney for first place with 14 points. The Lady Eagles placed second with 123 points losing only to Robinson with 141 points. Parker Wolf was named MVP for the boys.