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September 26, 1938 – July 11, 2026 Norbert E. Ochs, age 87, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, July 16, 2026, at
The Future Eagles Football Camp celebrated another successful summer by recognizing outstanding campers from first through sixth grade for their performance in individual skills competitions and for displaying leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout camp. Participants competed in a variety of football skills including punting, passing, kicking, quarterback, running back, wide
October 14, 1936 – July 10, 2026 Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89 October 14, 1936 – July 10, 2026 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89, of Parkersburg, Illinois, left to be with the Lord at 11:16 PMon Friday, July 10, 2026, at Haven on
NEWTON – St. Thomas School is inviting the community to take part in one of its favorite annual traditions as the 14th Annual Duck Race returns on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Newton Aquatic Center. The event will begin at 11 a.m., when hundreds of numbered rubber ducks will race
Bettie Jean Winn, age 90 from Newton, Illinois and formerly from Anna, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10th at 1:44 pm, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Bettie was born October 4th, 1935 in Pulaski, Illinois. Bettie married the love of her life Joel Winn on June 29th
Brent Charles Wilson age 54, of Newton, Illinois passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services to honor and celebrate Brent’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Free Methodist Church with Pastor Matthew Scandrett officiating. Visitation
NEWTON – Families looking to prepare for the upcoming school year while finding free household items will have two opportunities in one location on Saturday, Aug. 15, as UPCYCLE and the Back to School Bash take place at SACC, 404 S. Scott Ave., in Newton. UPCYCLE, a free community rummage
NEWTON – The Newton City Council approved several infrastructure projects, business incentives and community event requests during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7. One of the evening’s most significant discussions centered on a potential Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant. Mitch Hardiek of Milano & Grunloh Engineers presented the
Dorothy J. Brooks, age 92, of Avon, Indiana passed away July 7, 2026. She was born November 20, 1933 at Allendale, Illinois to Dale and Hazel Turner. Dorothy married Cecil Brooks at Newton, Illinois on September 11, 1952. Dorothy graduated from Newton High School, Newton, Illinois in 1951. After graduation, her first paying
NEWTON, Ill. – Newton Community High School is preparing for another Eagles football season and is reminding fans about upcoming reserved season ticket sales. The school is thanking all past football season ticket holders for their continued support and is offering them the first opportunity to renew their reserved seats