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Newton Volleyball Sweeps Opponents, Improves to 3-3Photos by Damien Hartke The Newton Eagles volleyball program put together a strong showing on Tuesday, September 2, with all three levels—freshman, junior varsity, and varsity—picking up wins at home. The varsity squad controlled the match from the opening serve, rolling to a 25-9,
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In Loving Memory of Richard Eugene “Dick” Cummins1937–2025 Richard Eugene “Dick” Cummins passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Newton, Illinois, in 1937, Dick lived a life marked by love, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land and sky. He is survived
Photos by Damien Hartke The Newton Eagles volleyball team opened their 2025 season with a full slate of matches, splitting contests against Effingham on Aug. 28 before heading into a challenging Fairfield Kickoff Tournament over the weekend. On Thursday, the Eagles’ freshman squad earned a three-set victory over Effingham, 25-13,
The Newton Eagles freshman football team fell to the Flora Wolves 24-14.
The Newton Eagles soccer team put together an impressive showing at the annual Red and Gold Tournament, closing out the week with a championship in the Silver Bracket. Newton opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Altamont, improving to 2-0 on the season. Brock Anderson delivered the game’s lone
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper CountyCommunity Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, August 18 th , 2025 in the office of the Board ofEducation. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. MandyRieman,
Photos by Jessica and Tre Hall The Newton girls tennis team turned in a dominant performance on Thursday, sweeping Fairfield 9-0 in a strong all-around effort. In singles play, the Eagles took control early and never looked back. Jailyn Hall set the tone at the top spot with a 10-5
Photos by: Marcia Street The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in strong efforts over the weekend, with the girls’ squad racing to a runner-up finish and the boys competing hard in a deep and competitive field. On the girls’ side, Newton tallied 62 points to place second overall, trailing
Victoria Diane “Vicki” Kocher, age 77 January 29, 1948 – August 28, 2025 Victoria Diane Kocher, age 77, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 3:33 AM – Thursday August 28, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Tuesday,