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Newton JFL Photo Gallery
Thank you Melinda Barthelme for these photos!
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Latona Church of Christ Celebrating 150 years
Latona Church of Christ Celebrating 150 years Latona Church of Christ will be hosting a 150th anniversary celebration this Saturday, April 17th and Sunday, April 18th. An open house with history displays will be on Saturday from 1-5pm. Refreshments will be served. Sunday morning, Paul French will be speaking at
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April Board Meeting Includes Mask Updates, Summer Contact Day Reduction, 2021-22 IHSA Assessments & State Final Date & Site Updates (4-12-21)
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting, which included both virtual and in-person attendance, on Monday, April 12, 2021, where the Board took action on several items, including a reduction in contact days this summer, a three-year membership assessment plan to aid
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Eagles Win Baseball Season Opener 21-0
Thank you to Ted and Angie Einhorn for the photos! The Newton Eagles traveled to Vincennes to face Vincennes Rivet as their season opener where they defeated the home team with a final score of 21-0. Mason Schafer allowed zero runs for Rivet pitching all five innings. The game began
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2021 Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant Open Practice
There will be an open practice on Sunday, April 18th from 6-7pm in the Floral Hall at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. Any girl between the ages of 16 and 21 who is interested in learning more about being in the 2021 Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant is welcome to attend
Homecoming Friday Schedule April 2021
Friday evening will be the homecoming (and final home) game for the Newton Eagles Varsity Football. A few notes: 1. Covid Vaccine Cards will be honored for admission into bleachers. 2. Ticket holders will be admitted into bleachers. 3. Others may stand along the fence. Unfortunately, due to current state
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National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution April Meeting
The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter of NSDAR will hold its April meeting on the 22nd beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Baptist Church in Effingham. The American History Essay Contest winners will be honored. The essay contest is for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and
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Newton Volleyball Defeats Red Hill
Newton Volleyball Match Results Date: 4/12 Opponent: Red Hill Current Newton Record: 7-5 Freshman Results: no freshman game JV Results: 25-15. 25-14. W Varsity Match Results Match Scores: 25-7. 25-15. W Category
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Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Illinois Follows CDC and FDA Guidance, Advises Providers to Use Moderna and Pfizer Doses for Existing Appointments SPRINGFIELD – In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will pause the
Categories : Obituaries
David L. Thompson, 80, of Newton
Newton David L. Thompson, 80, of Newton passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Newton Care Center Memorial services celebrating David’s life will be held at 12 noon, Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00