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Thomas Newton Bohannen, age 92 January 18, 1931 – February 10, 2023 Thomas Newton Bohannen, 92, of Cissna Park passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Thomas was born on January 18, 1931, in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Russell N. and Lorene
The Newton Eagles defeated Pana with a final score of 56-53 in overtime. The Eagles had the lead at the end of the first quarter with a score of 15-12. By the end of the half, the Eagles were at 20 and Pana at 16. During the third quarter, Pana
The Newton Lady Eagles fell to St. Anthony with a final score of 59-30. The Eagles trailed throughout the game with a final first-quarter score 14-7, the second-quarter score of 21-6, the third-quarter score of 15-13 and the final quarter the Lady Bulldogs scored 9 to the Eagles’ 4. St.
District’s Spring Fish Sale The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a fish sale. There are many types and sizes of fish available; Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Grass Carp, Hybrid Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish. All of the fish are placed in bags
Photos courtesy of Chip Barche The Newton Eagles fell to Olney with a final score of 45-66. The Eagles had the lead at the end of the first 13-9. By the half, the game was tied at 26 each. During the third and fourth quarters, the Tigers grabbed the lead
Finance/Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM Minutes to the meeting are below in # 7. Public Hearing to Vacate an alley between the two Fire District’s buildings on First St., Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 5:45 PM There were no comments, questions or objections to
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 February 9, 2023 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
Beau Slankard, son of Sherry and Brad Slankard, will portray Sky in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? The first musical I was in was Thoroughly Modern Millie where
CAKE ROLLS for sale from February 13–March 10, 2023. Pumpkin, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Creme, Lemon Creme, and Strawberry Cheesecake. $17 each. Delivery date is Wednesday, March 29, 11:15 a.m. at Scott Avenue Church garage, Newton, IL. Proceeds benefit Books For Beginners and Scholarship Fund. Order your cake rolls
Consolidated Election Notice The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County February 23, 2023 until April 3, 2023. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday