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Newton Elementary kicked off their “Kid’s Heart Challenge” yesterday with an assembly for 1st-6th graders. Jennifer Chaney from the American Heart Association came and talked to the kids about the importance of heart health and how their donations help fund research to help kids who may need life saving heart
Newton Family Career Community Leader of America Hosts: UPSCALE UPCYCLE -Are you looking to clean out your closet? Donate your gently used clothes to FCCLA’s Upcycle! We are looking for a range of sizes and styles for men, women, boys, and girls. -No Cut-Offs or T-Shirts! -We will gladly Upcycle
Susan Lynn Newlin, age 67 October 27, 1952 – February 3, 2020 Susan Lynn Newlin, age 67, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 PM – Monday, February 3, 2020, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Susan’s life will be held at
Linda Lou Lake, age 59 Linda Lou Lake, age 59 Linda Lou Lake, age 59 of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 AM – Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Aperion Health in Olney, Illinois. Services celebrating Linda’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, February 29, 2020,
On February 15 th , 2020 Newton High School will host the Sectional Tournament for this area for the Masonic Scholastic Bowl. The event will begin at 8:30 A.M. High Schools entering the Masonic Scholastic Bowl pay no entry fee. The tournament is financially supported by the Masons of Illinois. Schools competing from the
The Newton Eagles defeated the Lawrenceville Indians in the Consolation Championship of the LIC tournament hosted by Paris High School. Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Newton 13 10 14 16 53 Opponent 10 17 12 12 51 Newton 2’s 3’s FTM FTA Pts Reb Ben Meinhart 0
Water has been restored. The below area is under boil order until further notice. Edwards from Menke to Clayton All of Menke Clayton from Edwards to Owens Owens from College to the dead end
Brett Lessley presents a check to Wendy Dobbins for the NCHS Band Boosters for the Pack the Place night at the Girls Basketball game.
Water is off for repairs in the following locations: Edwards from Menke to Clayton All of Menke Clayton from Edwards to Owens Owens from College to the dead end Once water has been restored, that area will be under a boil order until further notice.
The Newton Lady Eagles hosted the Richland County Lady Tigers on Senior Night. The five seniors: Allison Harris, Claire Carr, Brooke Jansen, Renea Russell, and Eliza Bierman were recognized . Newton Lady Eagles hosted Richland County Lady Tigers Conference Game Richland County 15 19 18 13 = 65 Newton