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Newton Varsity Eagles defeated North Clay/Clay City Cardinals Varsity 2-0 on Monday as four pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Carder Reich induced a fly out from Alex Boose to finish off the game. The pitching was strong on both sides. Newton Varsity Eagles pitchers struck out seven, while North
Luis Zavala, son of Artemio Pimentel and Predesvinda Zavala, will be attending Greenville University as a part of the cross country and track and field teams. During his time at NCHS, Luis was an active participant in activities including Band, Chorus, Drumline, Math Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, BETA Club What
St. Thomas Saints traveled to the IESA State track meet last weekend. See below for photos by Michelle Fulton and for results. The 7th grade boys placed second in the state and the seventh-grade girls placed seventh. The eighth grade girls placed 16th. Mens Results 100 Meters 1A 7th Grade – Finals
Gerald Dwane “Jerry” Warner age 67, of Newton passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 in Macon County, Illinois. A memorial gathering for Jerry will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Newton Masonic Lodge from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to join in a pot-luck supper and time
Alva J. Johnson, age 82 July 5, 1940 – May 2, 2023 Alva J. Johnson, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 AM – Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be held 1:00 to 2:00 PM – Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with a service to
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report May 15, 2023 Seating of the New Board: The official results of the election place the following members on the Jasper Board of Education: Bill Meinhart Jackie Schackmann Mandy Utley David Blecha Established Officers for Jasper County School Board Election
The NCHS Graduation was held on Saturday, May 13th in the NCHS Gymnasium.
Dwight Lee Jourdan, age 65 April 30, 1958 – May 12, 2023 Dwight Lee Jourdan, age 65, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:27 PM – Friday May 12, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois Funeral Services for Dwight will be held at 3:00 PM
Grace Kuhl, daughter of Jason and Marie Kuhl, will be attending Olney Central College on a music scholarship where she will perform in 3 different groups. Rock band, community band, and concert band. “For rock band I will most likely be singing, but there is also the possibility of me
8th graders at JCJH were recognized at a breakfast on Thursday morning. The students were recognized for highest honors, high honors, and honor roll. There were students nominated and recognized by the teacher for the following areas: attitude, department excellence, leadership, and citizenship.