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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 Wade Robert Probst son of Jeff Probst and Tammy Probst Lillian Kay Rauch daughter of Tim Rauch and Karla Rauch Emma Ann Rauch daughter of Christopher
Kendall E. Johnson age 52, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Services celebrating Kendall’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Chris Parr officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Winterrowd
Press Release: Scholarship Winner The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District has awarded fivescholarships this year. A $1500.00 scholarship was awarded to Alexis Hetzer,daughter of Mark and Tami Hetzer. Alexis will graduate this May from NewtonCommunity High School and plans to attend Lakeland College to study Pre Vet.A $1500.00
Newton (March 28, 2023) – With the end of March, Lynn Stangle retires from Peoples State Bank; ending her life-long banking career. Lynn began working at a bank when she was only 16. She continued working at banks after college and after raising her family. “I’m so happy I jumped
The St. Thomas Gigantic Garage Sale will be held on April 28 th 8:00 am – 6:00 pmApril 29 th 8:00 am – 6:00 pmApril 30 th 8:00 am – 11:00 am Sale will be held at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton, IL All proceeds go to St
Newton Boys tennis fell to Casey-Westfield 4-5. Ben Street, Isaac Street, and Isaac Kocher all had singles wins and Ben and Isaac Street won their doubles match as well. The Jasper County Daily News offers a sports photo package for any student in an NCHS sport. We will place a
Estimates needed for repairs to the Jasper County “County Building”. Work includes: Painting the County Clerk’s office Fixing leaking windows in the county board room and painting the room Installing electrical receptacles around the board desk for laptops. Replacing the hallway ceiling tiles Replacing other damaged ceiling tiles For more
Be sure to check out the events at the Jasper County Senior Center as well as the menu for April.
Gamechanger Recaps Newton Varsity Lady Eagles Grabs Lead in Fourth Inning to Defeat ALAH Knights Softball Newton Varsity Lady Eagles stole the lead late in the game in a 15-5 victory over ALAH Knights Softball on Monday. The game was tied at five with Newton Varsity Lady Eagles batting in
Michael Kent Phillips, age 83May 29, 1939 – March 27, 2023 Michael Kent Phillips, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:15 PM – Monday, March 27, 2023, at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Michael’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday,