Newton County Enterprise / Brook Reporter / Morocco Courier

09/04/2024

RENSSELAER — Taylor and Jada Cripe combined for 33 kills on just five total attacking errors in leading South Newton to a 3-0 victory over Rensselaer Central at Joe Burvan Gymnasium on Tuesday night.

RENSSELAER — Taylor and Jada Cripe combined for 33 kills on just five total attacking errors in leading South Newton to a 3-0 victory over Rensselaer Central at Joe Burvan

09/04/2024

The Newton County community was out in full force on September 2 to honor one of their own with a prayer vigil.

09/02/2024

Illinois State Police have released information about an officer involved shooting near Sheldon that left a Newton County, Indiana, deputy in critical condition and a suspect deceased.

09/02/2024

NEWS RELEASE
September 2, 2024

On Sunday evening, September 1, 2024, the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office was involved in an incident that concluded in Sheldon, IL, which resulted in a Newton County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Deputy being critically injured. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has taken over the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office asks that any media inquires be directed to their Public Information Office. Likewise, any additional updates and/or details will be provided through the Illinois State Police. We ask that you keep the injured Deputy and the other Officers involved in your thoughts and prayers.

08/31/2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 13, 2024) — The ninth annual Shift S3ctor Indy Airstrip Attack wrapped up a weekend of racing at the Marion Municipal Airport recently. Yet, this was only one of several projects aimed at expanding the reach of ethanol to …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 13, 2024) — The ninth annual Shift S3ctor Indy Airstrip Attack wrapped up a weekend of racing at the Marion Municipal Airport recently. Yet, this was only

08/31/2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 20, 2024) — Motorists driving on interstates and highways across Indiana will pass many, many soybean fields. Although the lush, green fields offer an attractive backdrop to the state’s landscape, many people do not know m…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 20, 2024) — Motorists driving on interstates and highways across Indiana will pass many, many soybean fields. Although the lush, green fields offer an attractive backdrop to

08/28/2024

MOROCCO, IN – The Nature Conservancy’s vision for Kankakee Sands in Newton County is rapidly becoming a reality, thanks to support from the Jasper Newton Foundation.

08/28/2024

The South Newton Rebels’ football team won their first game of the season on the road on Aug. 23 when they took on the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles. The final score was 20-14.

The South Newton Rebels’ football team won their first game of the season on the road on Aug. 23 when they took on the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles. The

08/28/2024

The South Newton Rebels swept the West Central Trojans in volleyball on Aug. 27, picking up the win 3-0. The victory marks the Rebels’ third in a week, following wins against Kankakee Valley on August 20 (3-1) and Kouts on August 22 (3-1). The Rebel…

The South Newton Rebels swept the West Central Trojans in volleyball on Aug. 27, picking up the win 3-0. The victory marks the Rebels’ third in a week, following wins

08/28/2024

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08/28/2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Practitioners who apply for professional licenses through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency to practice in Indiana, which is one in six working Hoosiers, now have a new opportunity to sign up to be lifesaving organ and tissue …

INDIANAPOLIS – Practitioners who apply for professional licenses through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency to practice in Indiana, which is one in six working Hoosiers, now have a new opportunity

08/28/2024

Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica).

08/28/2024

CLOSING – The Brook Public Library will be closed on September 2 nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 rd , with regular hours. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

CLOSING – The Brook Public Library will be closed on September 2 nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 rd , with regular hours.

08/28/2024

Join the Kentland Public Library every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for Bunco. Bunco is a light-hearted, friendly game of rolling three dice. It’s fun to ring the bell each time a “Bun- co” is rolled or when a player reaches “21”. Everyone is welcom…

Join the Kentland Public Library every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for Bunco. Bunco is a light-hearted, friendly game of rolling three dice. It’s fun to ring the bell each

08/28/2024

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

08/28/2024

This summer proved to be quite the whirlwind for Alexxys Standish, the former Newton County Fair Queen and current Miss Indiana State Fair Queen.

08/28/2024

Members of the Newton County community will come together at the Newton County Fairgrounds on Sept. 21 for the annual su***de prevention walk organized by the Newton County Coroner’s Office.

08/28/2024

INDIANAPOLIS-State health officials report this year's first signs of West Nile virus activity in the state.

08/21/2024

The South Newton Rebels secured a 3-1 victory in their home opener against the Kankakee Valley Kougars on August 20.

08/21/2024

The Goodstock Operation Restoring Hope Music Festival made its return to Goodland on Saturday, August 17, and proved to be a memorable day for attendees despite a rainy start.

The Goodstock Operation Restoring Hope Music Festival made its return to Goodland on Saturday, August 17, and proved to be a memorable day for attendees despite a rainy start. Event

08/20/2024

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signed into law legislation authored by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) to improve breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women.

08/20/2024

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – August 20, 2024 – Dollar General is announced its new DG Market at 620 North 9th Street in Sheldon is now open.

08/19/2024

South Newton High School celebrated the start of the new school year on August 15 with a special honor for one of their own.

South Newton High School celebrated the start of the new school year on August 15 with a special honor for one of their own. During an assembly on "sources of

08/14/2024

Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an upcoming Hoosier Riverwatch Training Program, set to take place on September 27 at the Keener Fire House in DeMotte. The full-day event, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers community …

Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an upcoming Hoosier Riverwatch Training Program, set to take place on September 27 at the Keener Fire House in DeMotte. The

08/14/2024

An ongoing labor dispute between the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 and Republic Services/Newton County Landfill continued on Wednesday, Aug. 7, with union members picketing outside of the building against alleged unfair…

An ongoing labor dispute between the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 and Republic Services/Newton County Landfill continued on Wednesday, Aug. 7, with union members picketing outside of

08/07/2024

Morocco, IN.– This month, Indiana’s Lt. Governor, Suzanne Crouch, addressed the 2024 Indiana River Friendly Farmers at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This award, hosted by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD), ho…

Morocco, IN.– This month, Indiana’s Lt. Governor, Suzanne Crouch, addressed the 2024 Indiana River Friendly Farmers at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This award, hosted by the Indiana Association of Soil

08/07/2024

Nikki Kimbrell, a member of the Morocco Town Board, experienced a life-threatening emergency on May 14, leading to a miraculous revival thanks to the quick actions of a few members of her community.

Nikki Kimbrell, a member of the Morocco Town Board, experienced a life-threatening emergency on May 14, leading to a miraculous revival thanks to the quick actions of a few members

08/05/2024

Three dance teams from the Illiana area were recently successful at an international dance competition.