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In a thrilling pitcher’s duel that came down to the final at-bat, the NCHS Varsity Eagles emerged victorious over the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces with a dramatic walk-off in the bottom of the seventh inning on Thursday, winning 1-0. Scoreless through six innings, the game saw both teams locked in
NORRIS ELECTRIC SPONSORS IMAGINATION LIBRARY BOOKS IN MEMORY OF SARAH SEMPLE (Newton, Illinois) – The Jasper County Imagination Library received a $1,000 donation in memory of Sarah Semple from Norris Electric Cooperative (NEC). This memorial will be reflected on book labels, “Remembering Sarah Semple & Her Love for Books –
The Newton Eagles Varsity 2025 squad came out strong and never looked back in their commanding 9-2 win over the Richland County Varsity Tigers on Monday evening. The action got underway early, with Gavin Meinhart putting the Eagles on the board in the top of the first with a clutch
By Fortify IV | fortifyiv.com | 618-783-3839 When it comes to increasing energy, shedding fat, and supporting long-term health, exercise and metabolism are inseparable allies. But how exactly does movement influence your metabolic rate? Let’s break it down. What is Metabolism? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts
Elizabeth L. “Betty” King, age 86October 5, 1938 – April 15, 2025 Elizabeth L. “Betty” King, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM – Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Reflections Memory Care in Savoy, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday,
Effingham (St. Anthony) 8, Newton 1 Despite a valiant effort and a thrilling win at No. 2 singles, the Newton boys’ tennis team fell to Effingham St. Anthony on Monday, dropping the match 8-1. The lone win for the Eagles came courtesy of Alex Bigard at the No. 2 singles
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 April 15, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac. Pledge of allegiance to
Join us to learn more about what the Small Business Development Center with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges has to offer from Michelle Brooks at NCHS in the auditorium at 6 pm on April 23rd. RSVP by emailing or texting your name and number of people to jaspercountyjedi@gmail.com or 618-783-9405.
IGA Flyer for April 21st through the 27th. While this will be the final week we offer the Greenup IGA flyer, their flyers can continue to be seen weekly on their website. greenupiga.com
Newton Girls Track Team Shines at Olney Meet, Secures Second Place Overall The Newton Lady Eagles delivered a powerful performance at the Olney (Richland County) Invitational, finishing second overall in a competitive field of four teams. Newton tallied 98 points, trailing only the host team Olney, who claimed the top