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Under a clear November sky, the community gathered on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn for a moving Veterans Day ceremony organized by the Sons of the American Legion, with the assistance of the Jasper Post Auxiliary. The annual event served as a powerful reminder of the bravery, sacrifice, and service
Happy 96th birthday to Dottie Benefiel of Newton. Dottie was born on November 13, 1929 and is the proud mother of Phil (Carol) of Evansville, Bruce (Cindy) of Newton. Kent (Janet) of Newton, Mark (Cathy) of Mt. Vernon, Brad (Teresa) of Newton and Kathy (Jon Webb) of Philo. She also
A Pocket-Sized Lifesaver for Your Heart At Bloomberg Chiropractic Center, we believe that prevention is power. When it comes to heart health, few tools have made monitoring easier—or more empowering—than the Kardia Mobile device by AliveCor. This small, portable ECG (electrocardiogram) device brings hospital-grade technology right to your fingertips, allowing
Newton Tennis Wraps Up a Season of Growth and Grit The Newton Eagles girls tennis team closed out an impressive 2025 season marked by determination, improvement, and teamwork both on and off the court. Throughout the fall, the Eagles demonstrated strong play against tough competition, showcasing not only their skill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jasper HCE Toys For Kids Source: Connie Elliott, Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids 217-259-9301 The Jasper County HCE is organizing for the Toys for Kids program for Jasper County Youth, 0-13 years of age or 8th grade. Jasper County families needing assistance with gifts for
The 2025 Newton Marching Eagles performed at the University of Illinois and the Oblong Spooktacular to round out their marching season.
The Newton Public Library will welcome author Samantha Hice for a special book signing event on Saturday, November 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hice will be signing copies of her inspiring book, A Light in the Dark. A Light in the Dark explores themes of hope, resilience, and
Rosary Procession Lights the Night at St. Thomas Church The faithful gathered in unity and prayer at St. Thomas Church on Wednesday evening, October 22, for a moving Rosary Procession hosted by St. Thomas and St. Mary Parishes. The event, held in honor of the Most Holy Rosary during the
Newton Cross Country Teams Qualify for Sectionals The Newton Eagles and Lady Eagles both turned in strong performances at the IHSA Regional meet to advance to Sectional competition. In the girls’ race, Newton finished second overall with a team score of 59, earning a trip to Sectionals. Senior Layna Marshall
NCHS Boys Basketball Reserved Seats Go on Sale The 2025–2026 NCHS boys’ basketball reserved seats will go on sale Monday, November 3, 2025, for fans who held reserved seats from last season.General public sales will begin on Friday, November 14, 2025, and the last day to purchase reserved seats will