Categories : School
FFA Greenhand Day
The FFA Week began with the annual Greenhand Day. Freshman members of FFA are shown with their “green hands” Photos submitted by Renee Probst
Categories : Community
Newton Masonic Lodge has Past Masters – Awards Dinner
Past Masters and guests were honored at a dinner held at the Newton Lodge recently. Larry Brinson, currently serving as Master of Newton Lodge, asked Don Goupil, a Past Master from Flat Rock to ask the blessing, and then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Larry asked each
Categories : Obituaries
Deloris Jean Staley age 82
Deloris Jean Staley age 82 of Newton went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held to celebrate Deloris’s life. Interment will be in the Chapel Cemetery, Falmouth, Illinois. Memorial gifts in honor of Deloris may
Categories : Community
St. Mary’s Brunch
St. Mary’s Brunch will be held on Sunday, March 1 from 8 am to noon at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Sainte Marie, IL. There will be a bake sale sponsored by the Youth Group.
Dr. Seuss’s Story Time!
Come and celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with the Newton Public Library on March 2 at 4pm. There will be a special story time in which Dr. Seuss books will be read and a fun activity will take place. All kids are welcomed and encouraged to come and enjoy the fun!
Categories : School
Marcia Street Mystery Reader at Newton Elementary
Marcia Street was the February Mystery Reader for the Newton Elementary second grade classes.
Categories : Community
Mike and Kelly Yager Benefit on February 29th
A benefit will be held on February 29th at the KC Hall for the family of Mike and Kelly Yager. See the flyer below for all of the information.
Categories : School
Corey “Basketball” Jones At NCHS
Jasper Unit 1 held their annual family night with Corey “Basketball” Jones as the guest speaker. While he performed basketball tricks he also taught the children and adults through anecdotes about his time playing on the same high school team as LeBron James as well as throughout his life. One
Categories : Sports
8th Grade Places Second in LEIC Tourney
Thank you to Ryan Klier for the photos of both the 7th and 8th grade LEIC awards. The JCJH 8th graders placed second in the LEIC Tournament at Newton Elementary on February 22nd. Oblong Tigers 25-19 W, 25-18 W Cumberland Pirates 25-19 W, 15-25 L, 15-13 W Robinson Maroons 19-25
Categories : Community
JC Soil and Water Conservation District Tree Sale
Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District 1403 Clayton Ave Newton, IL 62448 618-783-2319 ext. 3 TREE SALE The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District is once again having a spring tree sale with a variety of evergreen species available. The trees available are White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Scotch