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The Newton Lady Eagles continued their outstanding 2026 season Thursday night, earning a hard-fought victory over Salem to claim the Regional Championship and improve their season record to an impressive 34-3. Newton defeated Salem in straight sets, taking the opening set 25-20 before closing out the championship with a 25-16
Kristine Kay Birch, 62, of Yale, Illinois passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana following a courageous and hard-fought battle against esophageal cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel
Larry Leo Miller, affectionately known as “The Colonel,” of Columbia, Maryland, passed away at home on October 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. He passed away after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Larry was born on February 8, 1947, in Newton, Illinois, the son of Roscoe and Adeline
By Dr. Scott Bloomberg and Dr. Luke Bloomberg | Bloomberg Chiropractic Center As fall arrives, we often think about what we can add to our routine to support immune health. Along with protein, sleep, and a varied diet, healthy fats deserve attention. Your immune system needs to respond to a
The Newton Community High School Lady Eagles volleyball team earned a straight-set victory over Vandalia on Tuesday, October 27, winning 25-13 and 25-10 to improve their season record to 33-3. Newton delivered a strong all-around performance, combining an effective offense with solid defense at the net and in the back
October 15, 1949 – October 25, 2026 Wanda Maxine (McCoy) Haarman, age 77, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Friday, October
The Newton Eagles girls’ cross country team earned a trip to the sectional meet with a fourth-place finish and Holden Barthelemy earned an individual trip at the 2026 IHSA Class 1A Cross Country Regional at Lakeland College. Newton scored 88 points and recorded a team time of 1:47:43.8, averaging 21:32.8
Newton High School junior Olivia Sornberger capped off a memorable run at the IHSA girls tennis state tournament by earning her 100th career victory and finishing among the top 32 players in the state. Sornberger opened the tournament in the championship bracket, falling to Courtney Croll of Woodlands Academy, 6-1,
Marching bands from across the region gathered for the 2026 Newton Band Classic, where schools competed in four classes for top honors in overall performance, drum major, percussion and auxiliary. The competition featured bands representing Class 1A through Class 4A, with Salem, Mascoutah and Nashville earning the top overall Grand