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The Marching Eagles performed at the Edwardsville. The 2019 Marching Eagles show is titled Bloom. The Eagles will be hosting the Newton Band Classic on Saturday, September 28.
Newton Public Library District is excited to announce an Author Visit and Book Signing with Local Radio Personality and Author Bobbie Jean Ashley on October 4th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Ms. Ashley’s new book, a family drama, “All The Little Moments” is about a man who gave up all his responsibilities and set
The Newton Marching Eagles performed their halftime show during the Lawrenceville game.
The 2019 Photo Contest Winners for the Newton Public Library Contest: Best of Show – Shy Owlets – Martha Compton Best of Jasper Autumn on the Hill – Mary Bergbower Judges Choice – Beloved – June Hayden People Category – Rte. 66 Dinner – Martha Compton Best Student – Laney
The 2019 Jasper County Fall Festival Results from the Day: Pumpkin Decorating Contest: 1st place Revive Salon – Caramel Apple 2nd place Allie Herman – Lion King 3rd place Lily Bierman – Harry Potter Greg Parrot purchased the painting of the Eagle Derick Fischer won the Hot Dog Eating Contest
There were several vehicles at the 2019 Fall Festival Car Show. When we receive the results from the judging we will post them.
The Marching bands parade performances, the Newton Marching Eagles halftime show exhibition and the marching band awards. Nutall Middle School won: Outstanding Color Guard, Outstanding Percussion and 1st place in the Junior High Division. Casey-Westfield won Outstanding Drum Major and 2nd place in the Junior High Division. Robinson High School
The 2019 Fall Festival Parade was held on Saturday, September 14th. There will be an additional gallery of just band pictures (all of the bands participating) as there are many of them.
The 5th Annual Cork and Pork Festival will be held on July 13th beginning at noon. There will be eight different wineries to choose your favorite wines from along with a wide array of pork products provided by JBS and cooked by Hartrich Meats in Ste. Marie and the
17th Annual Nick’s Race The 17th Annual Nick’s Race was held on June 22 at Sam Parr State Park. Due to the heavy rains, the race was held on the Sam Parr road and the school offered their activity bus for shuttling people from the parking area to the White