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Dwight Lee Jourdan, age 65 April 30, 1958 – May 12, 2023 Dwight Lee Jourdan, age 65, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:27 PM – Friday May 12, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois Funeral Services for Dwight will be held at 3:00 PM
Grace Kuhl, daughter of Jason and Marie Kuhl, will be attending Olney Central College on a music scholarship where she will perform in 3 different groups. Rock band, community band, and concert band. “For rock band I will most likely be singing, but there is also the possibility of me
8th graders at JCJH were recognized at a breakfast on Thursday morning. The students were recognized for highest honors, high honors, and honor roll. There were students nominated and recognized by the teacher for the following areas: attitude, department excellence, leadership, and citizenship.
Advancing to State: Brooke Schafer in Shot Put Karasyn and Camryn Martin in Pole Vault (Karasyn broke school record) Gracie Smithenry in High Jump All 4 Relays ran a Season Best and qualified for state (Runners last night) 4×100 relay (Makayla McVicar, Elley Bennett, Laney Hemrich, Morgan Schafer) 4×200 relay
St. Thomas held their 8th-grade graduation on Sunday, May 14 in the St. Thomas Church.
The Newton Boys tennis team placed second in the LIC tournament with a score of 7. Olney placed first with 9, Robinson and Paris tied for third with 5, Casey-Westfield had 2 and Mt. Carmel 0. Ben and Isaac Street won the doubles championship for the Little Illini. Singles:No. 1
The Newton Lady Eagles recognized Craig Carr for his retirement as the Athletic Director of Newton Community High School. They also recognized Elise Denoncin, foreign exchange daughter of host parents Jeffrey and Kristie Finley, since she was sick on Senior Night. Newton Varsity Lady Eagles took the lead late and
For the past few years, 5th and 6th-grade students at Newton Elementary have had the opportunity to train with staff and community members working towards completing a 5k. During this process, the students also have the opportunity to learn about different ways to stay healthy. At the end of the
Everett Cole Price, age 65 March 25, 1958 – May 12, 2023 Everett Cole Price, age 65, of Farina, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 PM – Friday, May 12, 2023, at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Visitation will be held 2:00-3:00 PM – Friday, May 19, 2023, at
Wanda Lee Ensign, age 98 December 7, 1924 – May 12, 2023 Wanda Lee Ensign, age 98, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:49 AM – Friday, May 12, 2023, at Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Wanda’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, May