Categories : Community
Sample Ballots for March 19th Election
See below for the Republican and Democrat Sample Ballots for the March 19th election.
Categories : Obituaries
Betty Lou Smithenry, age 81
Betty Lou Smithenry, age 81 February 14, 1942 – February 10, 2024 Betty Lou Smithenry, age 81, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 PM – Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Friday, February 16, 2024, at
Categories : Community
ITEP Public Hearing Jasper County
See below for complete information on the Public Hearing REMOTE ATTENDANCE: Phone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 CALL TO ORDER OVERVIEW OF GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS ACCESS TO THE APPLICANT’S ITEP RECORDS PROJECT OVERVIEWo County Courthouse Square Streetscape Improvement GRANT FUNDING o
Categories : Sports
JCJH Volleyball 7th Grade LEIC Champions
JCJH Volleyball Match Results Date: 2/10 Opponent: 7th grade LEIC Tournament vs Marshall. 25-21. 17-25. 15-9. W vs Robinson. 25-16. 25-23. W vs Paris Mayo 25-22. 25-22. W LEIC
Categories : Sports
Sophomore Nancy Ruholl Scores 1,000th point in Newton versus St. Anthony Game
Sophomore Nancy Ruholl scored her 1,000th point during the Newton versus St. Anthony game which was also Pack the Place night where Peoples State Bank paid for admission and popcorn. Newton defeated St. Anthony with a final score of 59-50. The JV played two halves due to the small team
Categories : Obituaries
Ray Keith Kautz, age 88
Ray Keith Kautz, age 88 August 28, 1935 – February 8, 2024 Ray Keith Kautz, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 AM – Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Oblong, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday,
Categories : Arts and Entertainment Community
3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Art Show
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will host their third annual art show on March 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Newton American Legion Post 20. If you are interested in having a booth at the art show contact Sarah Kinkade at 618-783-3399 or via email at
Categories : Community
The Peoples State Bank of Newton, Illinois Provides Remote Financial Literacy Learning Resources to Local Schools
The Peoples State Bank of Newton, Illinois Provides RemoteFinancial Literacy Learning Resources to Local SchoolsFebruary 2024 — The Peoples State Bank of Newton, Illinois is bringing financial literacyeducation to over 1,260 students in Illinois counties. Students at 6 schools have free access toBanzai, an award-winning online program and content library
Categories : Community
Eagles Fall to Tolono
The Newton Eagles traveled to Tolono Unity on Tuesday and fell with a final score of 77-52. Scoring for the Eagles include: Dylan Gier scored 17, Parker Wolf and Caden Nichols scored 12. Jacob Weber scored 8. Gus Bierman scored 2. Max Meinhart scored 1.
Categories : Community
2nd Annual NCHS Job and Career Fair
On March 6th, from 8:30 am to 2:0 pm in the Newton Community High School gym, there will be a job and career fair hosting college representatives, businesses, and military representatives. This event is open to the public, and those looking to find a career, change careers, or even just