🌱 Can Newton’s undefeated Eagles stay perfect at the St. Anthony Tournament?
Newton, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Newton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Newton’s undefeated Eagles stay perfect at the St. Anthony Tournament?
- Newton community invited to honor John Robert “Griz” Parker Tuesday
Also on today's calendar: St. Teresa Boys Varsity Soccer @ Newton and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NCHS Volleyball Sweeps Casey, Improves to 13-0 (jcdailynews.com) — Newton volleyball fans can celebrate as the Newton Community High School Eagles improved to 13-0 with a straight-sets win over Casey-Westfield, backed by strong performances from several players. The team now heads into Saturday’s St. Anthony Tournament with matches against Unity, Nashville, and Waterloo, giving local supporters multiple chances to follow their undefeated run. 
• John Robert "Griz" Parker (72) of Dieterich - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com) — Family, friends, and neighbors can honor John Robert “Griz” Parker at a funeral service Tuesday, September 22, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, with visitation beginning two hours earlier. The longtime truck driver and Sailor Springs church member leaves behind his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who invite memorials to The Isaiah 1:17 Project.
📸 Around Newton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Southern Committee Meeting →
Muddy Saloon, 10045 N 300th St, Wheeler
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
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Golf (B V) @ Robinson High School
Newton Comm High School Newton, IL 62448
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Tennis (G V) @ Carmi-White County Jr/Sr High School
Newton Community High School
4:30 pm -
Football (B JV) - Olney
Newton Comm High School Newton, IL 62448
6:00 pm -
Tennis (G V) @ Charleston High School
Newton Comm High School Newton, IL 62448
4:30 pm -
Soccer (B V) @ Robinson High School
Robinson High School
4:30 pm -
Volleyball (G JV/V) @ Arthur Christian High School
Arthur Christian High School
6:00 pm -
Cross Country @ CUMBERLAND JR HIGH SCHOOL
CUMBERLAND JR HIGH SCHOOL
4:00 pm -
Golf (B V) @ Oblong High School
Newton Comm High School Newton, IL 62448
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Tennis (G V) @ Casey-Westfield High School
Newton Comm High School Newton, IL 62448
4:30 pm -
Paris at Newton →
Newton High School, 201 W End Ave, Newton -
St. Teresa Boys Varsity Soccer @ Newton →
Newton Community High School, 201 West End Ave, Newton
11:00 am
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Newton. Apply here.
- Carle Health posted a job opening for Laundry/Linen Specialist - Richland in Olney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Olney
- Soccer Roundup: Patriots claim Old Cathedral Cup (suncommercial.com)
Effingham
- Lake Land College alumni lead STEM Night event (wandtv.com)
- Taylorville Defense Shines in Rivalry Win Over Effingham (taylorvilledailynews.com)
- Park Board Reviews Plans for New Restrooms - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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