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Alan Curtis Russell age 63, of Wheeler passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating Alan’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 10th, 2025, at the Wheeler Christian Church, 2900 E. Maple Street, Wheeler, Illinois 62479. Per his
Newton Marching Eagles Earn 3rd Place at Effingham Red Regiment Invitational The Newton Marching Eagles continued their impressive 2025 season with a strong performance at the Effingham Red Regiment Invitational, earning 3rd place in Class 3A. Competing among talented bands from across the region, Newton also ranked as the 6th
Applications for our Shop With A Cop Program are now available. They can be picked up and dropped off at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. 106 E. Morgan Street, Newton, IL 62448. There is also a PDF version available here. Applications are due Wednesday, November 12th, by 3:00 P.M. This
Photos by Marcia Street Terre Haute, Ind. — The Newton Eagles cross country teams took on one of the largest and most competitive meets of the season Saturday at the Terre Haute Invitational, held on the famed LaVern Gibson Championship Course, home to numerous collegiate and high school championship events.
Newton Cross Country Teams Shine at Competitive Invitational Photos by Marcia Street The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in strong performances over the weekend at a highly competitive invitational meet, with both the boys and girls squads placing solidly among the top contenders in deep fields. Lady Eagles Take
Lady Eagles Tennis Posts Strong Week with Two Wins and One Narrow Loss The Newton Lady Eagles tennis team battled through a busy stretch of matches, earning impressive victories over Mt. Carmel and Robinson, while narrowly falling in a tight 6-5 match against Paris. The Eagles showed poise and persistence
Newton–Jasper County Museum to Celebrate 65 Years with Ribbon Cutting and Reception NEWTON, IL — The Newton–Jasper County Illinois Museum will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a special Reception and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at its new location in the original Romack
JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT #1, BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING1401 CLAYTON AVENUE, NEWTON, ILLINOISOCTOBER 6, 2025, 6:30 PM, Agenda
Newton Eagles Battle Hard but Fall to Paris Tigers, 34–21 The Newton Eagles hit the road Friday night to face off against the Paris Tigers in a tough conference matchup that showcased the grit, heart, and growing offensive firepower of this year’s Newton squad. Despite a strong start through the
Lady Eagles Freshman-Sophomore Squad Captures Championship at Teutopolis Tournament Teutopolis — The Newton Lady Eagles freshman-sophomore volleyball team delivered an impressive performance on Saturday, sweeping through the competition to claim the championship title at the Teutopolis Tournament. The Eagles dominated pool play, opening with a strong 25-17, 25-17 victory over