Categories : Sports
Eagles Defeating Marshall Pictures
The Newton Eagles defeated Marshall and will travel to Beardstown to play at 1pm in the opening round of playoffs.
Categories : Uncategorized
Clella Gowin, age 85
Clella Gowin, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:39 PM – Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Categories : Obituaries
Dale Carter, age 68
Dale Carter, age 68 January 17, 1951 – October 28, 2019 Marvin Dale Carter, age 68, of Rose Hill, Illinois and Barefoot, Florida, passed away at 9:43 PM – Monday, October 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Services celebrating Dale’s life will be held at
Categories : Community
Trick or Treat Postponed
Due to forecasted inclement weather on Thursday, October 31, Trick-or-Treat night in Newton has been moved to Friday, November 1 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.
Categories : Community
Pork Loin at the Legion
Thursday November 7 6pm Pork loin Dinner $10 at American Legion in Newton
Categories : Community
Fish Fry for the Queen
Categories : School
Dakota Esker Visits For Unity Day
Dakota Esker visited the local schools to talk about bullying, standing up for others and her experiences as a kid and her music.
Categories : Community
LeRoy Schackmann Family Thank you
Our hearts are filled with gratitude and love for all the kindness that has been shown to us during the diagnosis and passing of our loved one LeRoy Schackmann. The phone calls, cards, messages, flowers, food, hugs, stories of LeRoy, and especially the prayers are appreciated far more than words can ever
Categories : School
Fall Fun Day at JCJH
JCJH held a Fall Fun day including games such as dodgeball. Students also had the opportunity to play board games and other activities. Students earned the privilege to be at this event by meeting the expectations set for them during the first trimester.
Categories : School
Pre-K Family Night
St. Thomas Pre-K students had the opportunity to participate in various activities during their Family Night. The activities included fall crafts, a maze, and other motor skill activities.