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On January 7, the Newton Rotary Club heard Deb Whitehurst (left), owner of Dibbie Dabbles Floristry and Gifts, speak about her new business, now open at 200 E. Washington St. in Newton. Whitehurst has many years of experience, including Newton Flower Shop and Buds N Blossoms. Her new shop sells
Between now and the 2020 NCHS Graduation we will be highlighting a few seniors each week. These will be in alphabetical order and presented each Sunday as part of our Sunday Seniors segment. Macy Elaine Andrews daughter of Michelle Andrews and Tommy Andrews Mitchell Keith Bailey son of Keith Bailey
Corey “Basketball” Jones will be the guest speaker at the Jasper Unit 1 Kindergarten through 12th grade Family Night on Thursday, February 20 at 6:30 pm in the NCHS Gym. This event is funded through the Federal Title I Grant. To learn more about the evening’s speaker you can read
Jasper County Board January 16, 2020 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Kerner, Swick, Pickens, Warfel, Michl and Weddell. Hickox was absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law
The Newton Eagles Boys Basketball team will begin LIC tournament play on Saturday, January 25th at 7:30 pm.They will begin play in the tournament by facing Robinson. The Newton Lady Eagles Basketball team will begin LIC tournament play on Saturday, January 18 at 4:30 pm. The Lady Eagles will face
Claire Griffith, daughter of Gary and Anita Griffith, will be attending Kaskaskia where she will play tennis. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at NCHS? Band, Student Council, youth group, religion and 4-H What made
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The Jasper Unit 1 Musical Department will be hosting a craft and vendor fair on April 11 at 8 am to 4 pm in the Junior High/High School gymnasium. Proceeds will go to the 5th-12th grade band, chorus, and musical programs. We are currently looking for vendors. Vendor fee will be
SIU Cantrell, Devon A. (Newton), 4 *Ludington, Isaac S. (Newton), 2 Ludington, Teresa A. (Newton), 1 *Smithenry, Stacey C. (Newton), 4 *Weber, Timothy E. (Newton), 4 *Goss, Arianna P. (Sainte Marie), 2 SIUE Charleston Evan Stephen Fox Hidalgo Elizabeth Jean Ellingsworth Newton Brycen James Dhom Madelyn Rose Geier Kristen Mae
Chapter FN of the P. E. O. Sisterhood met Jan. 14 at the home of Diane Ogdon. President Lowelle Schaefer presided over the meeting. Barb Eaton served as recording secretary pro tem. Chaplain Renee Hartigan gave devotions from Isaiah 12:1-6. Treasurer Jan Klier reported 16 members present and gave the