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The Newton Eagles boys track team placed second at a home meet on April 24th. The Eagles scored 313 points while Robinson scored 106, T-town scored 29, and Olney scored 19. 100 Meters Varsity – Finals 6. 11 Brayden Bergbower 12.2 Newton 9. 12 Dawson Dietz 12.3SR Newton 9. 9 Greyson Dow
The following has been taken from the video description of the above youtube video. Photos: Various Holy Cross Parishioners Message from Father Mark Stec – Pastor of Holy Cross Parish Dear Family and Friends of Holy Cross Church, Monday, April 24 the church suffered from considerable fire damage. Though the
The Newton Public Library will be hosting a fifth Tuesday jam on Tuesday, May 30th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring their acoustic, stringed instrument and jam. See flyer for more information.
The Newton Public Library will host their book sale from April 27th through the 29th. There will be thousands of used books, CDs, audio books, DVDs, and videos. The proceeds from the sale help support the library’s various programs throughout the year. See below for full details.
Michael “Mike” Passalacqua passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held from 3:00 pm to time of service. Memorial donations
On Saturday, May 20th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm there will be a songwriter workshop at the Newton Public Library with Dara Michael Anderson from Poss Music Works. See below for full information
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Faith Alice Shull daughter of Brady Shull and Alissa Shull Beau Anthony Slankard son of Brad Slankard and Sherry Slankard Taylor Lynd Slough daughter of Christian
20th Annual Car Show at Plainfield Church will be held on July 9, 2023 with registration beginning at 9 am and church at 10. Awards will be at 2 pm. See below for full details.
NCHS held a job and career day on April 20th. Many area businesses came out to introduce their businesses and what they have to offer to the students and potentially discover and create new connections potentially leading to partnerships.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IS SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A SUSPECT FROM ADOMESTIC INCIDENT NEOGA – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic incident at 476 County Road 600N in rural Neoga, IL. at 12:08 p.m. The suspect, 51-year-old James M. Walthers of Neoga, IL., left the