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Lissa Alice “Lissie” Tate, age 100 October 11, 1923 – October 24, 2023 Lissa Alice “Lissie” Tate, age 100, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:22 AM –Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM – Friday, October 27, 2023,
The Newton Marching Eagles had a clean sweep at the Effingham Red Regiment Band Invitational Class 3A. They won Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Color Guard, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visual, Outstanding General Effect, First Place in Class 3A and Grand Champion of Classes 1A-3A.
The NCHS Girls Cross Country team placed fourth at Regionals and the boys won the regional event sending both teams to sectionals. 1 – Newton Top 5 Avg Times: 19:12 Points: 57 83 Weber,Luke 18:31 5:58 7 80 Probst,Brock 18:48 6:03 10 77 Borgic,Hayden 19:28 6:16 12 82 Street,Isaac 19:33
The NCHS Soccer team ended their season at sectionals in Williamsville. Their final record for the season was 14-6-1. The 2023 Eagles soccer team is the first in school history to win back to back regional titles.
Ted J. Barnhart, age 65, of Newton formerly of New Lenox, Illinois passed away Thursday,October 19, 2023 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.A service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held in Newton at a later date. Memorial services will beheld in New Lenox, Illinois with interment in the
Deanna Lee Cooper, age 79 September 9, 1944 – October 19, 2023 Deanna Lee Cooper, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:08 AM – Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her daughter’s home surrounded by the love of her family. Private services will be held. In loving memory of
The Newton Marching Eagles performed their final performance at home for the 2023 marching season. The Eagles’ show Grace has won them several awards throughout the season and they will compete one more time on Saturday at Oblong. Friday night, the senior members of the band were recognized.
*Editor’s Note: The NCHS Marching Eagles seniors were recognized after performing their halftime show and photos from both the halftime show and the senior recognition will be presented in a separate article. Additionally, the JCJH Girls softball team who placed third were recognized between the first and second quarters, their
The NCHS Lady Eagles volleyball team are co-champions of the Little Illini Conference after a win over Paris on Thursday night. NCHS Volleyball Match Results Date: 10/19 Opponent: Paris Freshman: 21-25. 23-5. Split JV: 25-16. 25-23. W Varsity:
