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The Ste. Marie Foundation House is currently seeking to borrow the following items: Vintage Christmas Ornaments, Decorations, Cookie Cutters, Old Sleds, Ice Skates, Christmas Jewelry, Vintage Christmas Linens, Aprons, etc. Vintage Christmas Cards, Postcards, Stamps, Seals, Books, Old Christmas Family Pictures, Special Family Recipes, Crocheted or Tatted Snowflakes, Unique Vintage
The Newton Public Library is hosting a Storywalk around the square from October 19-31st. The book “The Old Lady Who Swallowed the Bat” will be placed around the square in Newton in shop windows. You can start at the library and grab the “Make it, Take it” craft for the
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Decorating Contest. There will be two prizes awarded with each being $50 in Chamber bucks. The first category will be “Favorite porch”. The second will be “Favorite yard”. To enter simply take a photo of your yard or porch and
Newton Marching Eagles update!! We would like to update everyone on the 2020 Newton Marching Eagles marching season. With the latest ISBE release for return to school plan we have been able to imagine what fall will look like. When we return in the fall we will be limited to
Jenna Zumbahlen, daughter of Jeff and Amanda Zumbahlen, will be attending Olney Central College where she will perform in the concert and community choirs. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at NCHS? – Cheerleading,
Lexi Marshall, daughter of Chad and Jennifer Marshall, will be attending Olney Central College where she will perform in the concert and community choirs. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at NCHS? Clubs: I have
Emily Ross, daughter of Jerry and Kelly Ross, will be attending Eastern Illinois University where she will perform in the orchestra playing the cello. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at NCHS? Clubs: I participated
Today would have been another last for many seniors at NCHS. Scheduled today was the final spring concert for the NCHS Class of 2020. These students today would have been recognized for achievements in band and chorus, performed in their final concert at NCHS, and had one more moment of
Anissa Massey, daughter of Marcus Massey and Debra Dorn Massey, will be attending Eastern Illinois University and will be an honors student. Her major is music education with instrumental focus with her main instrument being the trumpet. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of
Tara Gallion, director of theater at Lincoln Trail College, has announced the cast for the 2020 spring production, Matilda. Inspired by the twisted genius of author Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical “revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who