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The Newton Eagles came up just short Friday night, falling to Olney 30-25 on September 18. Newton trailed 6-0 after the opening quarter and 20-0 at halftime before mounting a second-half comeback. The Eagles erupted for 18 points in the third quarter and added seven more in the fourth, but
September 9, 1931 – September 20, 2026 Betty Jean Ebbert, age 95, of rural Gila, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, in Mattoon, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Island
By Jasper County Daily News Newton Jasper County battled its way to a fourth-place finish at the Class 2A State Tournament, earning a spot among the top four teams in the state. Newton Jasper County opened state tournament play Friday with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Rushville Schuyler Industry. The
Guy Thomas Wilson, Sr. age 86, of Newton, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services to honor Guy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Billy Wilson officiating. Visitation for family
The Newton Community High School Eagles continued their perfect start to the 2026 season Thursday night, sweeping Casey-Westfield in varsity action, 25-10 and 25-21. Newton also earned a junior varsity sweep, defeating Casey 25-15 and 25-16. The varsity victory improves the Eagles to 13-0 overall and 1-0 in Little Illini
The Newton Eagles junior varsity football team lost a hard fought game to the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces. Mt. Carmel came out to an early lead and never looked back despite a valiant effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters from the Eagles. The Eagles look forward to their matchup
The Newton Eagles fell to Mount Carmel 43-14 on Friday, September 11, as the Golden Aces built an early lead and held off a second-half push from Newton. Mount Carmel led 29-0 at halftime before Newton got on the scoreboard in the third quarter. The Eagles added another touchdown in
The JCJH Lady Eagles are state-bound after defeating the Cumberland Lady Raiders 3-2 Tuesday, with Emma W delivering a dominant performance in the circle. Emma went the distance, striking out 11 Cumberland batters while allowing just three hits and two runs over seven innings. She did not issue a walk.
State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) will host a road naming and dedication ceremony honoring Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Willow Hill Park in Jasper County. The ceremony will recognize House Joint Resolution 30, which designates the junction of Illinois Route 49 and Illinois
The Newton Community High School volleyball team continued its perfect start to the 2026 season, winning three straight varsity matches against Fairfield, Edwards County and Carmi to improve to 11-0. Newton Defeats Fairfield Newton opened the three-match stretch at home against Fairfield on September 8. The Eagles battled to a