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We, the City of Newton, are applying for a $250,000 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Program to improve the sidewalks, crosswalks, signs in high-traffic areas leading to our schools. Being awarded this grant is not a given. There is an
The Newton Lady Eagles tennis team defeated Charleston with a final score of 8-1. Newton – 8, Charleston – 1, Singles:No. 1 – Charlotte Schackmann, Newton def. Christine Pschirrer, Charleston, 6-0 , 6-1 No. 2 – Kailee Gough, Charleston def. Paige Klingler, Newton, 6-1 , 2-6 , 10-7 No. 3 – Jailyn
The Lady Eagles volleyball team placed third in the St. Anthony tournament. The team defeated Arcola, Triad, and Unity in pool play. They lost to St. Anthony and then won against Triad again in the 3rd and 4th place game. Opponent: Varsity Tournament at St. Anthony Pool Play Vs Arcola
Area Infant In Need of Life-Saving Transplant COTA for Aria’s Army is having a 5K fundraiser on October 7 at Peterson Park in Newton IL. This race can be done in person or virtual whenever and wherever you want. Registration fee is $35 in person and $40 virtually. If you need a
The JCJH Eagles baseball team won the regional championship game versus Casey-Westfield with a final score 7-1. Chance Mulvey singled scoring one run, Eli Wolf tripled, scoring two runs and an error scored one run all in the third inning. Wolf started the game for the Eagles and gave up
The Jasper County Junior High Lady Eagles advanced to the state tournament after a 4-3 walk-off victory over Casey-Westfield. At the bottom of the seventh inning Paige Wagner hit a solo home run to right field. The Braves started the scoring in the first inning after an error scored one
The Newton Marching Eagles won Grand Champion of the Monticello Marching Sages Invitational. They also received 1st place in Class 2A as well as best color guard, best music, and best percussion in 2A and outstanding percussion overall 1A through 4A. The 2023 Marching Eagles show is titled “Grace” and
The Newton Eagles hosted the Mt. Carmel Aces on Friday, September 15th. The Eagles lost 7-49 with the lone touchdown coming in the third quarter when Quarterback Max Meinhart handed off the ball at the 27 to Drake Wolf who ran it into the endzone for a 24 yard gain.
ERBA is hosting a Wine Tour on Saturday, October 7th. Stops will be made at Fox Creek Winery, Lasota Winery, Palestine Winefest, and Coco’s Cafe and Wine Bar (lunch). Tickets are $125 each and money is due by September 25th. Ticket includes lunch with wine, transportation, and one glass of
The Newton Marching Eagles will host the 31st Annual Marching Eagles Band Classic on October 7th, 2023 with 14 bands taking the field in competition and our very own Marching Eagles performing in exhibition. The first band will take the field at 10 am and the Marching Eagles will be