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The Jasper County Board will meet Thursday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Jasper County Office Building, 204 W. Washington St. in Newton. The meeting will also be available by phone and Zoom. The September meeting agenda includes reports from county departments and elected officials, action items involving drainage
Newton Cross Country Runners Turn in Strong Performances, Post Multiple Personal Bests The Newton Eagles cross country teams had a strong showing at their recent meet, with Newton earning first place in the team standings and numerous runners recording personal-best times. Newton was listed first in the team competition with
The Newton Eagles picked up a 3-1 victory over the Robinson Maroons at home in the Pink Out match, held in honor of Bill Meinhart and sponsored by the Jasper County Cancer Support Committee. Robinson found some early success using a false nine, or withdrawn striker, during the opening 15
The Newton Community High School tennis team put together a strong stretch of competition, earning solid results in separate meets against Mt. Carmel and the Casey-Westfield cooperative. Newton vs. Mt. Carmel Newton won five of six varsity singles matches against Mt. Carmel. Olivia Sornberger defeated Hazel Earnest 8-1 at No.
Beverly Jean Napier age 72, of Newton passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Cremation rites will be accorded to Ms. Napier. No services are planned at this time. Beverly was born on August 31, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Lee
Eagles Fall 1-0 to Olney in Physical Battle Under the Lights The Newton Eagles fell 1-0 to the Olney Tigers under the lights Thursday night in a physical, hard-fought soccer match that featured plenty of big challenges and a battle from start to finish. Newton came out aggressively, pressing Olney’s
Public Hearing for the City of Newton Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) “Railway to Recreation” Grant Application on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM. • Public Hearing to Vacate Alley Running East and West from Walnut St. to Stevens St. of Anna Stevens Subdivision in the City of Newton,
When couples are struggling to conceive, the focus often turns toward reproductive hormones, ovulation, sperm health, or ovarian function. But there is another important player that deserves attention: the thyroid. Your thyroid may be small, but thyroid hormones influence metabolism, energy production, menstrual cycles, ovulation, and many of the hormonal
The Newton American Legion Post 20 is preparing for its annual Veterans Day program, continuing a long-standing Newton tradition of gathering the community to honor those who have served our country. The traditional Veterans Day program has normally been held on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn. However, with the courthouse
CHARLESTON — The Newton Community High School girls cross country team turned in a solid performance Saturday at the Little Trojan and “Big” Trojan XC Invitational, placing fifth as a team with 182 points. Newton was led by Heather Bergbower, who finished 14th overall in 21:18.47, averaging a 7:06-per-mile pace.