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Newton Elementary 5th and 6th-grade chorus members and 5th-grade and 6th-grade band members performed at their annual spring concert on Wednesday morning.
Jody Christine Butler Moldroski, of Ingraham, Illinois, was freed from her earthly body on May 7, 2023, at her home. Jody was born on August 10, 1966, to Joe and Judy Butler who survive. Also surviving are sisters Jana South, Joetta McFarland, and Jenessa Lutz, and a brother Jeremy Butler.
Ronald Lee Beavers, age 78 June 4, 1944 – May 11, 2023 Ronald Lee Beavers, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 AM – Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Helia Health Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of
Richard A. Nance, age 77 May 16, 1945 – May 6, 2023 Richard A. Nance, age 77, passed away at 6:30 PM – Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. Private family services were held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the
Jane Hart, 78, of Newton, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home. Born in Lakeland, Florida, November 11, 1944, the only daughter of James and Helen Blankenship McLain, Jane spent the first half of her childhood growing up on a farm along the Ohio River near Bayou, Kentucky, and
The Jasper County Jr. High band, chorus, and winter drumline held their annual spring concert on Tuesday night. Thank you to Kristin Radke for taking photos!
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