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Newton Lady Eagles opened their season against Dieterich Lady Maroons. The Lady Eagles defeated the Maroons with a final score of 40-24. Newton 10 11 7 12 = 40 Dieterich 7 6 2 9 = 24 Scoring for Dieterich: Boerngen – 2,1,1 for 2 = 8;
Newton Community High School in Junior Varsity defeated Dieterich JV with a final score of Newton 32 and Dieterich 26. JV Results Dieterich – 26 Newton – 32 Scoring for Newton: Brooke Schafer – 8; Amber Russell – 6; Lilly. Kessler – 6; Elley Bennett – 5; Alexis Hetzer –
Deborah L. Lester, age 44 November 18, 1976 – February 5, 2021 Deborah L. Lester age 44, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 PM – Friday, February 5, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Private family services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements
The Newton Eagles defeated North Clay with a final score of 52-48 in Junior Varsity action.
Game: Varisty 1 2 3 4 OT Final Newton 12 19 16 14 61 North Clay 8 12 7 17 44 Newton 2’s 3’s FTM FTA REB Points Marc Jansen 0 Mason Mulvey 0 Weston Tharp 0 Collin Dossey 0 Mason Schafer 1 3 1 Aaron Einhorn 5 2 3
The Newton Community High School Freshman boys basketball team won at North Clay against the Cardinals with a score of 48-3. If we receive more updated stats, we will include them at that time.
St. Thomas Staff won the 8th grade versus staff game that traditionally held at the end of Catholic Schools Week.
H.O.P.E. Food pantry will have a drive- thru February 13th 8:00am – 10:00am. Jasper and Cumberland counties only. Jasper 8:00 and Cumberland 9:00. Masks required, no restrooms and stay in your cars with trunks open.
Team of Mercy Newton, IL support group is putting on a Youth Mental Health First Aid Class at New Beginnings Church in Newton on March 6th, 2021 from 8 am to 12:30pm.
Newton Nostalgia 100 Years February 1st and 4th