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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 Abbie Jo Fitzmaurice daughter of Michael Fitzmaurice and Amanda Fitzmaurice Cooper Zane Gosnell son of Jeremy Gosnell and Rebekah Nester Braxton Lee Griffith son of Jacob
Patricia I. Volk, 89, of Olney, formerly of Ingraham passed away February 10, 2023 at StoneBridge in Olney, IL. Patricia I. Volk was born May 23, 1933 in Ste. Marie, IL to Thomas and Serena (Kocher) Kaufmann. She married Gilbert John “Gib” Volk on December 27, 1951 in Ste. Marie,
Grace Nicole Goodwin was born silent on February 9, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Grace was the treasured daughter of Jade Nicole (Koertge) and Walker Lane Goodwin. During her short time here on earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a
Mark Dougherty Celebrates 50 th Anniversary with Peoples State BankNewton (February 10, 2023) – On January 29, 1973 Mark Dougherty began his career at Peoples StateBank. Mark served many different roles at the bank during his first 13 years and in 1986 was promotedto Executive Vice President and Senior Credit
2023 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on February 25th with social hour starting at 6 pm and at 6:30 dinner. This event will be held at the Newton KC Hall and is sponsored by the Jasper County Republican Party. The special guest speaker will be Thomas Devore. Dinner tickets
The KC Hall has released their Fry-Day schedule for the Lenten season. All of the Fry-Days will raise money for local organizations or charitable groups. The meal includes fried fish, cheesy hashbrowns, and coleslaw. See flyer below for more information.
On Friday, March 31st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at West End Reception and Events, there will be the 2nd Annual Art Show. The cost to attend is $3 at the door for those over 15. There is no charge for those 15 and under. There will be food
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Cheers for the Chamber on Friday, February 24th from 6 pm to 11:30 pm at West End Reception and Events. The cost is $30 per person and the evening will include a sampling of fine wines, bourbons, and spirits, a taco
The Annual Shop with a Cop Fish fry will be held on Friday, March 10th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at West End Event Center in Newton and the KC Hall in Newton. Drive-thru and dine-in options are available. The cost is $12 for all you can eat, $15
Newton Lady Eagles defeated the Oblong Lady Panthers with a final score of 50-22. The Lady Eagles had the lead at the end of the first quarter with a score of 19-7. By the end of the half, the Eagles had increased the lead to 36-10. During the third quarter