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Newton Marching Eagles first two movements of their show entitled “Never Alone” Inducted into the Hall of Fame was Isaac Flowers, Brooke Schafer, Luke Weber, and Parker Wolf.
Donald Max “Donnie” Swick, age 73 November 4, 1950 – September 6, 2024 Donald Max “Donnie” Swick, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM – Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. A service celebrating Donnie’s life will be held at 11:00 AM
St. Thomas held their annual Grandparents’ Day on Friday, September 6th.
The Newton Lady Eagles won the Olney Volleyball Tournament on September 7th. In pool play they defeated Edwards County and Mt. Zion. Advancing to the gold bracket the Eagles defeated Fairfield and ALAH and St. Anthony. Earning a spot on the all-tournament team was Sally Mahaffey, Bailee Frichtl, and Allie
Dean Slack, age 91 April 5, 1933 – August 31, 2024 Dean Slack, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 PM – Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, September 20, 2024, at the
The Newton Eagles JV team lost their first game of the year at home.
The Newton Lady Eagles fell to the Robinson Lady Maroons at Robinson with a final score of 8-3. #1 Annie ListRobinson def Paige KlinglerNewton 6-0 , 6-1 , – #2 Lauren StallerRobinson def Jailyn HallNewton 6-1 , 5-7 , 10-3 #3 Isabelle SutfinRobinson def Olivia SornbergerNewton 6-3 , 2-6 ,
NCHS Principal Beth Probst and Newton Elementary Assistant Principal Ryan Klier were recognized at the Illinois Principals Association meeting. Mr. Ryan Klier has been awarded the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) Assistant Principal of the Year for the Wabash Valley Region. Mr. Klier has been an assistant principal in Jasper County
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 September 3, 2024 • Public Meeting for the Open Space Land Acquisition Development Grant (OSLAD) Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the
Deane Richard Ochs, age 79 July 2, 1945 – September 2, 2024 Deane Richard Ochs, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:53 PM – Monday, September 2, 2024, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM- Friday, September 6,