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Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities Newton (May 02, 2023) – The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grant process. Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has awarded a combined total of $102,896.04 toward projects that benefit the
Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell, age 70 July 26, 1952 – May 2, 2023 Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell, age 70, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 2:09 PM – Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Pastor Bagwell’s life will be held at
Scott Avenue will host their monthly food pantry distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 pm. Patrons will enter the building to pick up items and will need to bring bags and boxes. If you have any questions call 618-783-3744.
Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR Presents Community Service Awards The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR honored two very deserving volunteersin our community with the DAR Community Service Award at their recentmeeting.The chapter can give two Community Service Awards yearly to candidates that goabove and beyond in their volunteer
Ronald Eugene WorkmanDecember 12, 1951 – May 1, 2023 Ronald Eugene Workman, age 71, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 AM – Monday, May 1, 2023, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.Ronald was born on December 12, 1951, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Charles J. and
The Newton Lady Eagles placed second at the Lady Eagle Invite being beaten only by Robinson with 109 points to the Eagles’ 87 points. The Eagles did tie for second with Effingham. 1. Robinson 109 2. Effingham 87 2. Newton 87 4. Teutopolis 74 5. Fairfield 47 6. Mattoon 41.5
The Newton Eagles tennis team defeated Shelbyville with a final score of 9-0. All Newton players won both their singles and doubles matches. Shelbyville – 0, Newton – 9, Singles:No. 1 – Ben Street, Newton def. Jack McClain, Shelbyville, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;No. 2 – Isaac Street, Newton def.
Newton Varsity Eagles defeated Paris Tigers Varsity 14-2 on Monday thanks to 12 runs in the second inning. Max Meinhart, Marc Jansen, David Ferguson, Carder Reich, Isaac Flowers, and Gage Reynolds each had RBIs in the big inning. Meinhart led things off on the mound for Newton Varsity Eagles. Meinhart
The Newton Eagles track team placed second at the Eagle Invite at the Varsity level being beaten by only Decatur (St. Teresa). At the JV level, the team placed first. Mens Varsity 1. Decatur (St. Teresa) 111 2. Newton 95 3. Olney (Richland County) 84.5 4. Effingham 67 5. Charleston
The 2023 FFA Banquet was held on Thursday, April 27th in the NCHS Gym. The various award-winning teams and individuals throughout the year were recognized. The 2023-2024 FFA Officers were also installed.