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Newton Marching Eagles Crowned Grand Champions at Robinson Festival The Newton Marching Eagles delivered a powerhouse performance of their 2025 field show, Pipe Dreams, at the Robinson Marching Maroons Band Festival, earning top honors across the board. Competing in Class 3A, the Eagles swept the caption awards, taking home Outstanding
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report September 22, 2025 Budget Hearing Superintendent’s Report Press Policy Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-UnChanged Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Changed Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Five Year Review New Business Resignation/Retirement Hire: Post:
Photos by: Alan, Mindy and Damien Hartke and Ava Earnest Additional Photos including halftime performance, Sarah Bush Lincoln donation, Hall of Fame Inductees and pre-game will be in a separate article. The Newton Eagles struggled to keep pace Friday night as visiting Mt. Carmel leaned on its powerful ground game
Newton Community High School Class of 1965 to Celebrate 60-Year Reunion Newton Community High School’s Class of 1965 is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone—its 60-year class reunion. Alumni will gather on Saturday, October 11, at noon at Peterson Park in Newton, across from the pool. The event is an
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448September 16, 2025 zoo and getting water out in the troughs. The city police department for keepingthe parade running smoothly. Thanked Mayor Kuhl for being there to help withwhatever was needed throughout the day. Not every town
Photo Gallery for Fall Festival Thank you to Lea Creadore for assisting with photos on Saturday! See this article for Parade results and other information
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISCounty Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448September 18, 2025The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The meeting wascalled to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. Sheriff Francisled a moment
Newton Celebrates with Bands at the Jasper County Fall Festival Parade Newton, IL — The air was filled with marching drums, bright uniforms, and community pride as the Jasper County Fall Festival parade marched through Newton on Saturday, September 13. The parade, which began at 10:00 a.m., featured local high
IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2025Contact: Embarras River Basin AgencyContact information: 217-923-3113Embarras River Basin Agency Announces the Start of the EnergyAssistance ProgramThe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for incomequalified households beginning October 1, 2025Jasper County, IL- The Embarras River Basin Agency, as administrator of the EnergyAssistance Program in