Newton County Enterprise

The National Weather Service announced June 19 confirmation of another tornado in Newton County during the June 11 storms. The EF-0 tornado was confirmed near Morocco and had peak winds estimated at 85 miles per hour, according to information from the NWS. This puts the number of tornadoes confirmed in the NWS Chicago office area of responsibility at 21. The storms and tornadoes occurred June 11 from northern and central Illinois into northwest Indiana. Also announced June 19 was Gov.

A kids fishing derby is set for July 5 at Lake Kenoyer. It is for ages 3-17. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration is from 8:30-9 a.m. Derby time is 9-11 a.m. Free will donations accepted. See social media for Brook Activities Club for more information.

The South Newton Junior Class will have a pork chop dinner fundraiser July 4. The event will include meals for purchase that include the chop, chips, applesauce, cookie, roll and beverage. The fundraiser begins at 11 a.m. at the Brook Community Center.

South Newton’s boys basketball team will take part in the River Forest shootout on June 26 in Hobart. It will include: 18 Minute Halves — Running Clock Clock stops in the final minute of each half (ISAA Rules) Overtime: 1:00; 2nd OT- Sudden Death Free Throws 1 for 2, 1 for 3 7 Team Fouls per half for Bonus 2 Full timeouts per game 1 per OT Clock stops the last minute of each half.

VALPARAISO, IN – This summer, HealthLinc is hosting community health fairs across northern Indiana to help families prepare for the back-to-school season. All events are open to the public and offer health screenings, well-child checkups and sports physicals along with free food, raffles, giveaways, community resources and family-friendly activities, according to information provided.

VALPARAISO — HealthLinc celebrated the opening of HealthLinc Newton, which has been serving patients in Newton County, with a community celebration on June 5 at 102 E. State St., Morocco. The event was open to the public and included no-cost health screenings, opportunities to meet providers, giveaways, free food and family-friendly activities. HealthLinc Newton expands access to comprehensive, affordable health care services in Newton County and surrounding communities.

AMERICAN FLAG SCRAP BANNER – Continue celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic and sustainable craft at the Brook Public Library on June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Participants will create a decorative American Flag Scrap Banner using repurposed fabric and materials. This free program is available for anyone 18 years and older and includes all supplies. Reservations are required. For more information, call 219-275-2471 or visit the library.

Kentland library celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Patriotic Gnome This 4th of July the Nation is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence that took place on July 4, 1776. To help our patrons celebrate we are inviting them to come on Thursday June 25th  at  2:00 CST to make a patriotic gnome to decorate their holiday table. It's a free program and all are welcome, those under 8 need to be accompanied by a parent or older sibling.

Brook area residents and businesses donated $3,010.00 to the Brook-Iroquois Township Community Fund 2025-26 fund drive. According to information provided, the donations were distributed as follows: Scouts $200.00 Fireworks $380.00 Youth Baseball $170.00 Town Parks $270.00 ABC PreSchool $160.00 Salvation Army $250.00 Crisis Center $152.00 Brook Activities Club $296.00 Wash-O-Quois $286.00 Thursday Night Meals $520.00 Backpack Program $326.00 The funds were distributed as specified by the donors.

(Washington, D.C. — June 16, 2026) – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. According to information from USDA, these committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 3, 2026.