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Story by Brad Harris Newton JV Baseball traveled to Paris on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Newton 14 Paris 12 Newton opened up the scoring by getting 7 runs in the 2nd inning highlighted by a grand slam hit by Logan Ochs. Paris answered in the bottom of the 2nd
The Newton Eagles defeated Cowden Herrick Beecher City with a final score of 1-12. The Eagles pitcher Brandon Einhorn earned the win on the mound with one run on six hits, striking out two and walking one over six innings. CBHC Lorton scores the team’s lone run on a pass
Emma Kidwell, daughter of Steven and Rachel Kidwell will perform the role of Cogsworth in the NCHS musical production of Beauty and the Beast on April 7th through 10th. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? I have been in four musicals at
The Scott Avenue Christian Church is holding their Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, April 7th at 5:30 pm. You will go in to pick up items so bags and boxes are needed. Call 618-783-3744 if you have questions.
Ernest Thornton “Buck” Pickens, age 96 November 11, 1925 – March 28, 202 Ernest Thornton “Buck” Pickens, age 96, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 AM – Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Buck’s life will be held at 11:00 AM
Teams and individuals for the Newton Eagles boys and girls track teams competed in the Illinois Top Times Championships in Bloomington. Thank you to Brook Wolf for the picture of the boys team. Mens Results 400 Meters Varsity – Finals — JR Luis Zavala DNS Newton — SO
Lily Bierman, the daughter of Ben and Jill Bierman, will portray Mrs. Potts in the NCHS musical production of Beauty and the Beast on April 7th through 10th. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? I was a townsperson
Larry Gross Larry Raymond Gross, 81 of Cross Junction, VA passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Winchester Medical Center. Larry was born in 1940 in Centralia, IL the son of the late Edwin Wesner and Carolyn Matheny Gross. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois where he
Gabriella Greene, daughter of Tara Tacker Veronica Griffith, daughter of Anita Griffith and Gary Griffith Lane Haack, son of Randy Haack and Lori Guerrettaz Jessilyn Hall daughter of Travis Hall and Jessica Hall Kiley Hardiek, daughter of Matthew Hardiek and Carol Hardiek Nathaniel Heath, son of. Misty Heath Jaleena Hemrich,
Emily Carr, daughter of Eric and Carrie Carr, will portray Belle as she takes the stage in the NCHS musical production of Beauty and the Beast on April 7th through 10th. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? I have been in Cinderella