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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:
Lois Ann Workman, 89, of Newton passed away on October 8 th 2023 at 11:15 a.m. at the Newton CareCenter in Newton, Illinois.Lois was born in Newkirk, Oklahoma on May 2 nd 1934 to Charley E. and Katie (Guest) Masters. She wasone of twelve children.Lois worked in food service and
Despite having 12 of their students missing from the competition, which hurt the visual and sound scoring of their competition greatly, the Newton Marching Eagles were able to finish fifth out of 9 bands in their class and 8th overall out of 19 bands.
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper CountyCommunity Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, October 16 th , 2023 in the office of the Board ofEducation. Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mrs. Holly Farley, Mrs. Mandi
