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Jasper County Health Department 106 E. Edwards St. Newton, IL 62448 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.jasperhealth.org or Facebook 09/01/2023 Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinic at Jasper County Health Department from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. There is no charge for this service. 09/04/2023 The Jasper County Health Department will be closed
The Newton Eagles soccer team defeated both Teutopolis and Mattoon in the Red and Gold Tournament on Saturday in Charleston. The game versus T-town was first in which the Eagles and Shoes tied in regulation play 1-1. The Eagles converted four PK’s during shootout while the Shoes converted 2. The
The NCHS Marching Eagles performed their halftime show during the home opener where the Eagles faced the Shelbyville Rams. The 2023 show is titled “Grace”. You can see the Eagles perform on September 9th in the Fall Festival Parade and their field show performance on the square following their march
The Newton Eagles opened their season at home facing the Shelbyville Rams in a non-conference game. Due to the heat, the game began at 8 instead of 7. Despite a hard fought battle, the Eagles fell to the Rams with a final score of 42-7. The Rams scored two touchdowns
District’s Fall Fish Sale The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring afish sale. There are many types and sizes of fish available; Bluegill,Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Grass Carp, Hybrid Sunfish,Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish. All of the fish are placed in bagswith oxygen so that they are
The Newton Lady Eagles fell to the Effingham Lady Hearts in all three levels on August 24th at Effingham. The freshman team fell in three sets with scores of 11-21, 21-12, and 10-15. The junior varsity team fell in two sets with scores of 21-25 and 17-25. The Varsity team
The 2023 NCHS Varsity Football team members were presented their jerseys at the Jersey Presentation ceremony in the NCHS Gym.
George Joseph Roth, age 88 August 13, 1935 – August 19, 2023 George Jospeh Roth, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30AM – Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Friday, August 25, 2023, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Pawel L, celebrating mass. The
Lloyd Leo Meinhart, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather peacefully passed away at his Spring Hill, TN residence on August 17, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 29, 1955, in Effingham, IL. Growing up in Newton, IL, he graduated from Newton High School.
Janice Kay Burnell, age 81 June 25, 1942 – August 21, 2023 Janice Kay Burnell, age 81, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 AM – Monday, August 21, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM – Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois.