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Thank you Melissa Stanley for the photo from the evening! Jasper County Junior High 8th graders and their parents were recognized during the final home game of the season on Tuesday night in the Newton Elementary gym. JASPER COUNTY Date:1/21/20 7th Grade Jasper County- 2+2+2+12=18 Paris Mayo- 11+10+5+10=36 Jasper County
Due to an overnight water main break, there is a boil order in effect for the following area: On Henry St, from the highway to College On College, from Henry to Owens On Owens, from the highway to the dead end On Wilson, from the highway to the railroad tracks
Jim Riddle read to the second graders at Newton Elementary Wednesday. He read two stories from a book containing five minute stories he and his wife read to their daughter when she was little.
The Lady Eagles defeated Marshall in both the 7th and 8th grade games. The 7th grade team won in two sets of 25-20 and 25-22. The 8th grade team won in two as well with scores of 25-6 and 25-16. Category Leaders for 7th grade: Aces: B. Frichtl 8, A
The Newton Eagles flew past the Flora Wolves with a final score of 55-30. Lead scorers for the Eagles were Kyle Schafer with 17 and Jarrett Tharp with 15. Location: Newton Date: Jan. 21, 2020 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Newton 14 14 11 16 55 Flora
The Newton Community High School Cheerleaders held a cheer camp for the youth of Jasper County who wanted to participate. Roughly 75 girls had the opportunity to cheer on the gym floor with the NCHS Basketball cheerleaders.
The Peoples State Bank of Newton once again sponsored the “Pack the Place” night. The bank makes a donation to the account of their choice. This year, the bank has chosen the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program at the high school to benefit from their generosity. Shown are Brett
Randall Joe “Randy” Burson, age 62 Randall Joe “Randy” Burson, age 62 of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 PM – Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup,
Lucy Bierman and Lexi Marshall and Joel Hasselbring performed at the State Talent Show Competition. In the Junior Division Lucy placed 10th in the Junior Division and Lexi and Joel placed 5th in the Senior Division .
Wanda Lee Callahan, age 92 Wanda Lee Callahan, age 92, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM – Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Wanda’s life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the