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To begin the Cumberland Tournament, the Newton Eagles fell to North Clay with a final score of 62-63. [The Eagles scored 19 in the first quarter to North Clay’s 12. By the half, the Eagles had lost the lead with a score of 32-33. During the third quarter, the Eagles
The Bob Kerans All Tournament team included: Camryn Martin – Newton Ava Cammon – Flora Madison Mapes – Effingham Bria Beals – Effingham Lilly Kessler – Newton Grace Nelson – Altamont Bob Kerans Newton Thanksgiving Tournament Day 1 Game 1 – Flora vs. Altamont Altamont 10 13 15 12 =
St. Thomas held their annual kindergarten, first and second grade Thanksgiving program on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break. The annual performance included songs and skits and a Thanksgiving story where the entire group performs.
The Jasper County Jr High 7th graders defeated Teutopolis Junior High to advance to sectional play at Paris Mayo Middle School on November 30th at 6:30 pm where they will face Paris Mayo.
Jasper County Home Front packed Christmas packages and cards for the local military at the Newton American Legion. The local school children created the cards and with the generous donations from the community the packages held many items. The group meets at the Newton American Legion and if you are
Thanks to Dr. Bloomberg Chiropractic and their patients for kicking off the 2022 Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids program. Patients donated toys in exchange for an adjustment earlier in November at the clinic. We appreciate their support as well as all the businesses who have generously given to the
Arlene Ruth (Wohltman) Kirby, age 90 July 8, 1932 – November 26, 2022 Arlene Ruth (Wohltman) Kirby, age 90, of rural Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:37 AM – Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM –Wednesday,
Dana Albert Starwalt, age 93 November 19, 1929 – November 24, 2022 Dana Albert Starwalt, age 93, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 12:33 PM – Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM – Friday, December 2,
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education on Monday, November 21st, 2022. Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mrs. Holly Farley, Mr. Bill Meinhart, Mrs.
Nellie Irene Koontz, age 84 November 10, 1938 – November 20, 2022 Nellie Irene Koontz, age 84, of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 6:10 PM – Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM – Wednesday, November 23,