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Wyatt Black, son of Lyssa Michl and Daniel Black, will portray Sam Carmichael in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. What Musicals have I been in?: I have been in 3 musicals during my time at NCHS. In my first musical, White Christmas, I
Kenneth Albert, age 91January 25, 1932 – January 28, 2023 Kenneth Albert, age 91, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 7:44 AM – Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Brookstone Estates Robinson, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Meyer
Rick L. “Pickle” Benefield, age 69August 23, 1953 – January 23, 2023 Rick L. “Pickle” Benefield, age 69, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, and a former resident of Newton, Illinois;and Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at 7:25 PM – Monday, January 23, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburg, Indiana. Funeral
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 Lily Jalyn Conner daughter of Alissa Bensken Dawson Wade Deitz son of Matt Deitz and Kara Deitz Elise Marie Noelle Denoncin host daughter of Jeffrey Finley
Newton Lady Eagles hosted Cowden Herrick Beecher City Lady Bobcats CHBC – 5 16 13 12 7 = 53 Newton – 13 11 17 5 10 = 56 Scoring for CHBC: Rodman -5,1,5 for 6 = 18; Wojcik – 6,0,5 for 6 = 17; Heckert – 3,1,4 for 8
Gary Eugene Lindley, age 70 October 19, 1952 – January 26, 2023 Gary Eugene Lindley, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 7:07 PM – Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Gary’s life will be held at
Job details Job Type: Part time – Potential for Full Time – Flexible Hours – Remote Full Job Description Organizational planning, direction and coordination of a public/private economic development corporation. Creative approach in promoting and developing community and economic programs for Jasper County to enhance business retention, expansion and attraction
Berlyn Yockey, Jr. age 87, of Willow Hill passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Berlyn’s life will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time
The JCJH 7th Grade basketball team fell to Red Hill in the Championship game of regionals in a close game with the fate of the game being decided in the last seconds.
The Newton Eagles Varsity Basketball team defeated both Mt. Carmel and Casey-Westfield to advance to the LIC Championship game where they will face the Olney Tigers at 8pm tonight in Olney. In the Mt. Carmel game, the Eagles defeated the Aces with a final score of 57-55 in overtime. The