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Photos by Damien Hartke and Jerry Martin The Bob Keran’s Thanksgiving Tournament ended with a close game between the Newton Eagles and the Effingham Hearts. Camryn and Karasyn Martin were named to the All Tournament Team. During day two of the tournament, the Eagles defeated Altamont with a final score
On Friday, December 6th the CEO class will be hosting a Trivia Night at Newton Community High School. The cost is $50 per table of 2-8 people. Start time is 7:00 pm and you can sign up by scanning the QR code below.
Donald Ray Griffith, 80, of Greenup, IL passed away at 8:45 am on November 29, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. The visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday
John Orval Cox, age 64 October 23, 1960 – November 27, 2024 John Orval Cox, age 64, passed away May 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating John’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Meyer Funeral Home
Paul Albert Gentry, age 85 December 9, 1938 – November 26, 2024 Paul Albert Gentry, age 85, of Charleston, Illinois, and formerly of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 AM – Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Arbor Rose of Charleston, Illinois. Visitation for family and friends will be held from
Glen Eugene “Gene” Easton, age 94 February 16, 1930 – November 30, 2024 Glen Eugene “Gene” Easton, age 94, of the Liberty Hill community, south of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM – Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Gene’s life will be held at 12:00
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 November 21, 2024 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Board Chairman Jason Warfel. Warfel led a
Raymond E. “Jack” HayesOctober 13, 1931 – November 25, 2024 Raymond Eugene “Jack” Hayes 93 of Olney Illinois passed away on Monday,November 25, 2024, at 9:00 PM at his home. Graveside service will be held onMonday, December 2, 2024, at Cresthaven Memorial Park in Claremont, Illinoisat 1:00 PM with a
Clara Luella Wells, age 102 September 13, 1922 – November 25, 2024 Clara Luella Wells, age 102, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away peacefully, at 8:53 PM – Monday, November 25, 2024, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, November 29,
The Newton Lady Eagles are 3-0 after winning their first game of the Bob Kerans Tournament against Flora. The Eagles soared to victory with a first quarter score of 25-2 and continued to lead throughout the game until the final buzzer where the score was 52-19. Lead scorers for the