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The Newton Elementary PTO is hosting their annual Eagle Challenge Color Run on Saturday, October 12th. The Color Run will consist of a 5K Run/Walk and a One Mile Kids Run. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. on the southwest side of the square. The 5K walk begins at 7:45 a.m.
Saved by Grace Animal Rescue will be in front of Farley Insurance Agency during the Homecoming Cruise In. There will be a 50/50 raffle available, canine friendly cupcakes so puppies can celebrate Mike Yager’s birthday with their owners, photo opportunity with your dressed up dog, homemade dog treats, and caramel
Jasper County HCE (Home & Community Education) will be selling RADA products during the months of October and November 2019. Come and check out the new catalogs and place your order at the Extension Office in the Sunrise Community Center, 1401 Clayton Avenue, Newton, Illinois. All orders must be paid
Food Vendors on the Square Eric Bierman – Bierman Farms – Full Menu Rollin’ Smoke – Full Menu Barney Ochs/St. Thomas Boosters Club – Pulled Pork Nachos The Eagles – Pork Burgers Sweet Tea & Jesus Curbside Cravings Donuts The Village Poppers – Kettle Corn American Legion – Ribeye Sandwiches
Dollar General is now open at their new location. They would like to thank everyone for their patience and invite the community to come in and see your new Dollar General store!
From October 1st through October 18, Jasper County HCE (Home and Community Education) members will be selling Butter Braids/Caramel Rolls to benefit “Support of Youth Activities” which includes the HCE $500 Scholarship, Books for Beginners, Toys For Kids, etc. Delivery date is Monday, November 4, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at
Chapter FN of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met September 10th at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship hall with 16 members attending. Michelle Stone is pictured with the PACKED BAG that FN is donating toward the Jasper County Cancer Support Bingo Raffle being held on Oct. 3rd at the St. Thomas Parish
NCHS BASKETBALL TEAMS FISH FRY The NCHS Basketball teams (girls and boys) are working together Friday to provide your supper. Please consider coming out to NCHS cafeteria for our Country Rhodes Fish, (& chicken & shrimp) Fry Friday, Sept. 20, 4-7 pm before the Eagles football game! $11 all you
NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL 7, EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL 2 Singles No. 1 – Jacelyn Street, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Caroline Kull, EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0, 6-0, -; No. 2 – Claire Griffith, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Riley Arend, EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-3, 7-5, -; No. 3 – Lydia
The Eagles fell to Casey-Westfield with a final score of 21-12. Interview with Coach Fulton: Friday night against Casey was a tough loss. I thought the kids played really hard, but just came up a bit short. Caseys running game was really good and we had a hard time stopping