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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448October 17, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Mike Swick. Pledge of allegiance to the flag
The Newton Eagles are back to back Regional Champions tonight after beating the Hillsboro Hiltoppers 1-0! The Eagles lone goal came from a free kick made by Luke Weber on top of the 18! The Eagles Defense put up the clean sheet led by Keeper Jacob Weber, Nick Brody, Michael
The Lady Eagles participated in sectionals on Friday, October 13th.
The Newton Eagles soccer team advanced to the Regional Championship after defeating Altamont with a final score of 4-1.
The Newton Eagles JV team defeated the Lawrenceville Indians with a final score of 40-12.
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.
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
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.
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
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