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JCJH Volleyball Match Results Photos by Kristin Radke Date: 1/11Opponent: Sigel 7th grade scores: 25-18. 25-23 W7th grade record: 2-1 8th grade scores: 23-25. 25-19. 29-27 W8th grade record: 3-0 7th Category LeadersAces: L. Thomann-5, P. Wagner-4, K. Groves-4, S. Meinhart-2, K. Cooper-2 Kills: P. Wagner-4, J. Stanley-3, L. Thomann-3,
St. Thomas recognized their 8th-grade basketball players and cheerleaders at a home game. Photos by Damien Hartke
January 11, 2024NOTICE OF OPENING ROAD COMMISSIONER FOR SMALLWOOD TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF JASPER, ILLINOIS This Posting is for the position of Road Commissioner for the Township of Smallwood, in Jasper County, IL. Requirements for the position are as follows: The Candidate must be an Able-bodied person with knowledge and ability
The 2024 Knights of Columbus Lenten Fry dates have been released. The meal includes fried fish, cheesy hashbrowns, and coleslaw. The cost is $12 for adults, $7 for a Kid’s Meal, and $15 for an all-fish order. All Fry-Days proceeds are used to benefit local organizations and charitable groups. The
Congratulations to Caden Nichols on scoring 1,000 career points at a Newton Eagle. The Eagles defeated the Effingham Hearts with a score of 66-52. Scoring for the Eagles includes Caden Nichols with 27=8,3, 2 of 4, Dylan Gier 17=5,0,7 of 9, Max Meinhart 11=1,3, Payton Harris 5=1,0,3 of 4, Jacob
Five Newton Community High School seniors received the recognition of Illinois State Scholar and were recognized at the home basketball game against Effingham. These five students were Elley Bennett, Key Bergbower, Aleah Higgs, Katie Shamhart, and Luke Weber.
The St. Thomas annual Wine and Beer Tasting be held on January 27th starting at 5:30 pm at the Newton Knights of Columbus Hall. Wine and beer from around the world along with hot and cold foods and hor d’oeuvres will be available. See flyer for more information.
7th Grade Highest Honors Heather Bergbower, Emily Broscious, Madeline Harvey, Aubrie Jenks, Marshall Kuhn, Riley Rauch, Wynter Schoonover, Layla Thomann High Honors Kaydence Arnone, Kimberly Bierman, Xavier Brown, Chase Coovert, Jacob Ferguson, Aiden Florey, Brooke Gentry, Bentley Gorrell, Jenna Hall, Cooper Haycraft, Drew Iffert, Kya Keller, Veronica Keller, Amelia Kennedy,
The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded to a senior that is a Jasper county resident or a recent high school graduate entering or enrolled in a natural resource, conservation, environmental science, biology or an agriculture related
Jackie Lee “Jack” Cox, age 88 December 2, 1935 – January 8, 2024 Jackie (Jack) Lee Cox, 88 of Edwardsville, Illinois, was born on December 2, 1935, in Mattoon, Illinois, and passed away at home surrounded by family after a short illness on January 8, 2024. In Jack’s final days,