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Photos by Piper Ghast The Jasper County Junior High Lady Eagles softball team is headed to sectionals in Toledo (Cumberland) on Saturday, September 16th at 11 am. The Lady Eagles defeated Altamont in 5 innings with a final score of 10-0. Lexi Ghast pitched 4.2 innings with one hit and
The Newton Eagles football team fell to the Casey Westfield Warriors with a final score of 40-6. The Eagles lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter when Max Meinhart handed off the ball to Drake Wolf who ran the ball into the endzone for a 15 yard gain. The PAT
The 2023 Fall Festival Band Awards: (Photos below in gallery) Junior High Class Most Outstanding Color Guard, Most Outstanding Percussion, and 1st place – Nuttall Middle School 2nd place – Mattoon Combined Jr/Sr High Bands Most Outstanding Color Guard, Most Outstanding Percussion, and 1st place – Oblong 2nd place –
The Newton Lady Eagles tennis team defeated Effingham High School with a final of 6-3. The Lady Eagles won single matches with Jailyn Hall, Abby Menke, Darci Marble, and Chloe Kroenlein. Doubles matches won included Paige Klingler and Jailyn as well as Darci and Chloe. Newton – 6, Effingham (H.S.)
The Newton Lady Eagles varsity volleyball team fell to Edwards County in three sets on Thursday, September 7th. The freshman team split sets with scores of 12-25 and 25-16. The junior varsity team won in two sets with scores of 25-16 and 25-19. The varsity lost in three sets of
The 2023 Fall Festival was held on September 9 on the square in Newton. Following the parade, the Newton Marching Eagles performed on the square. Photos will be available here (once they are uploaded and posted).
NCHS Class of 1960 and 1961 Class ReunionThursday, October 5, 2023 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Knights of Columbus Hall707 S Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 Since we have lost several of our class members over the last few years we have decided to combine the class of 1960 and 1961.Subs, tea and
The St. Thomas Saints baseball team fell to Altamont Lutheran with a final score of 2-4. Losing Pitcher Carter Barhtleme with 4 2/3 innings pitched and 7 K’s. Top Hitters Dylan Earnest – 2 for 4 with 2 singles Griffin Bierman – 1 for 4 with a double Record 6-1
Bill “Cubby” Huth age 90, of Newton passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Plainfield Church, Rose Hill, Illinois with Pastor Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from
St. Thomas Gigantic Garage Sale September 28 th 8:00 am – 6:00 pmSeptember 29 th 8:00 am – 6:00 pmSeptember 30th 8:00 am – 11:00 am Sale will be held at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton, ILSpecials announced during the sale!!Acceptable donations: Gently used clothing (SEASONAL), house wares,