Categories : Sports
Girls Tennis Sectionals: Photo Gallery
The Lady Eagles participated in sectionals on Friday, October 13th.
Categories : Sports
Eagles Advance to Regional Championship
The Newton Eagles soccer team advanced to the Regional Championship after defeating Altamont with a final score of 4-1.
Categories : Sports
JV Football Defeats Indians 40-12
The Newton Eagles JV team defeated the Lawrenceville Indians with a final score of 40-12.
Categories : Community
Board Report for Jasper Unit 1 October Meeting
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report October 16, 2023 Superintendent’s Report: The district is aware of an incident that occured on a Jasper County School Bus last week. Jasper County School Administrators will continue to look into the incident to improve bus safety throughout the district.
Categories : Obituaries
Philip B. Kuhl age 77, of Newton, Illinois
Philip B. Kuhl age 77, of Newton, Illinois passed away peacefully at 11:57 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Willowbrook of Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton, Illinois with Father Pawel Luczak
Categories : Obituaries
Malissa Ann McCaslin age 54, of Newton
Malissa Ann McCaslin age 54, of Newton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Malissa’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.
Categories : Community
Leaf Vacuuming in City of Newton
The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin vacuuming leaves along the city streets on November 1, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m., until end of November or into first week of December if required for extended season. The leaves must be on the roadside of the ditch
Categories : Sports
Eagles Play At Lawrenceville
The Newton Eagles traveled to Lawrenceville on Saturday. Despite a strong start, the Eagles fell with a final score of 21-40. The Eagles start the game with an onside kick by Hayden Mulvey which Kohlten Barthelme recovers. The first touchdown occurs when Max Meinhart drops back to the 27 and
Categories : Obituaries
Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93
Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93 September 5, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 AM – Friday, October 13, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Mary Elyn’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday,
Categories : Obituaries
Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64
Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64 September 18, 1959 – October 11, 2023 Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away at 8:02 AM – Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are