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Gingers’ Gardens and Gifts in conjunction with the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce held their ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 28th. Gingers’ Gardens and Gifts is located on the west side of the square in Newton. Owners Tina and Natalie purchased the business from Diana (the owner of Buds and
The Newton Eagles Junior Varsity team played on Monday, September 26th in Newton where they faced the Robinson Maroons. The Eagles easily defeated the Maroons with a final score of 46-0.
The Newton Eagles defeated the St Anthony Bulldogs 7-0 improving to 11-0-2 for the season! Goals by Carder Reich 3, Joao Sandoval 2, Luke Weber and Greyson Dow! Assisted by Gage Reynolds, Carder Reich and Lance Volk!
Joyce Ann Dow, age 81 March 15, 1941 – September 27, 2022 Joyce Ann Dow, age 81, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 PM – Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, October 1, 2022, at
The Newton Eagles fell to the Robinson Maroons with a final score of 27-14. The Eagles will travel to Mt. Carmel on Friday,, September 30th.
The Lady Eagles placed fifth in the Broadway Bolt and the Eagles Cross Country team placed first. Full results can be found here
The Newton Lady Eagles fell to Paris High School with a score of 7-2. The winning matches were the number one and number three doubles teams. PARIS HIGH SCHOOL – 7, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL – 2, Singles: No. 1 – Lily Graham, PARIS HIGH SCHOOL def. Charlotte Schackmann, NEWTON
There are two chances this weekend to get porkburgers in Newton! Friday lunch you can support the St. Thomas Booster Club and Saturday lunch you can support Newton’s 13U baseball team.
The JCJH Eagles fell to T-town in sectional play on Saturday, September 24th at Casey.
John Henry Kemme, age 63 October 6, 1958 – September 26, 2022 John Henry Kemme, age 63, of Casey Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 AM – Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Friday, September 30,