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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,
The Newton Eagles went 1-1 in the condensed Red and Gold Tournament in Charleston on Saturday. The Eagles defeated the Altamont Indians by a score of 2-0. Goals coming from Makai Kuhn and Evan Holder, both assisted by Henry Will! Eagles defense led by Keeper Wes Britton, Nate Songer, Wade
The Newton Eagles traveled to Shelbyville to open the 2024 season. Despite an early touchdown, the Eagles were unable to defeat the Rams. The Eagles scored in the first few minutes of the game when David Ferguson ran the ball into the endzone. Shelbyville then countered with two touchdowns in
It’s pancake time! Come out and have some of the best pancakes in Jasper County!! Grace United Methodist Church will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast on the Fall Festival morning from 7-10 am in the church.
The Newton Lady Eagles battled Effingham in their home opener on Thursday night. The fresh/soph team was able to defeat the Hearts with scores of 25-17, 23-25, and 15-13. The team also played well, although they narrowly lost with scores of 25-27 and 23-25. The varsity team battled until the
The Newton Eagles Football Freshman team won their first game against Sullivan with a final score of 42-0. We will once again by offering our sports and activity packages which include the above photos (without watermarks and at a higher resolution) and photos of your athlete throughout the season. Please
The NCHS Football team held their annual Jersey Presentation in the NCHS gym. The Eagles will open their varsity season Friday night at Shelbyville. Todd Short was the speaker for the event.
Nancy Maxwell age 55, of Willow Hill, Illinois passed away Monday, August 27, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Evansville, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Nancy’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois with Pastor Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be
NCHS Class of 1984–40th Class Reunion at Newton KC Hall Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Happy Hour 6PM-7PM Dinner at 7:00PM–Catered Cost–$20 per person For those of you coming in from out of town: just to let you know Newtons 50th Fall Festival will be going on that Saturday September 14th
Notice for Early Voting 2024 General Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County. September 26 until November 4. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4