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Michael P. Mulvey Memorial Scholarship ApplicationApplications for the 2025 Michael P. Mulvey Memorial scholarship are currently being accepted. The scholarship is limited to Newton Community High School seniors pursuing full-time higher educationat a two (2) or four (4) year university. Up to $2,500 will be awarded, with a minimum award amount
September 21, 1955 – November 14, 2024 Daniel R. Stadge, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 14, 2024, at his home in Olney, Illinois. Services will be held at a later date, Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois is assisting the family with the arrangements. The
The NCHS Choral and Theater Department presented Six: The Musical Teen Edition. If you are interested in a flash drive of your actress’s photos please contact us for more information. If you enjoyed the show and want to hear more of these Queens and Ladies in Waiting be sure to
The NCHS Choral and Theater Department presented Six: The Musical Teen Edition. If you are interested in a flash drive of your actress’s photos please contact us for more information. If you enjoyed the show and want to hear more of these Queens and Ladies in Waiting be sure to
The 2024-25 NCHS Girls Basketball team
The 2024-25 NCHS Boys Basketball team.
Newton Elementary hosted their annual Veteran’s Day program on Friday, November 8th. Several veterans were in attendance along with the entire school. Students read letters, sang songs, and thanked the veterans in many ways. High school student Caydon Goode performed taps.
Taianne Louise (Leonard) Newkirk, 66, of Yale, IL passed away Tuesday November 12, 2024, at 9:53 am peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. To commemorate her remarkable life and the memories we cherish: Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday November 16, 2024, at the
On December 3, 2024 a caucus of the democratic and republican parties in Fox Township of Newton IL will be held at the Fox Township Building at 6 pm. The purpose is to nominate candidates for the following offices: road commissioner, township supervisor, township clerk, and four township trustees.
Jasper County held its annual Veterans Day program on November 11th. The Newton Marching Eagles performed to start the program. Minister Anthony Harris SFC US Army with 12 years of service including 3 deployments, Afghanistan was the speaker and also performed the invocation and benediction. He also presented the memorial