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November 2026 Election Results for Jasper County Illinois
2026 Election Results
Eagle Eye Sports Network to Broadcast Newton Volleyball Sectional and Football Sweet 16 Matchup
Newton Eagles fans will have multiple opportunities this week to follow their teams in postseason action, thanks to Eagle Eye Sports Network (EESN), which continues its commitment to bringing local athletics directly to viewers through live streaming and play-by-play commentary. While other media outlets may jump on the Eagle bandwagon,
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Newton Eagles Make History With Dramatic Playoff Victory, Advance to Sweet 16
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LADY EAGLES CAPTURE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WIN OVER SALEM
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
Categories : Obituaries
Kristine Kay Birch, 62, of Yale
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
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Col. Larry Leo Miller Local Memorial Mass on 11-9 at 10:30 am
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
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Healthy Fats, Balanced Defenses: Omega-3s and Your Immune System
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
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Lady Eagles Sweep Vandalia, Prepare for Regional Championship
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
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Wanda Maxine (McCoy) Haarman, age 77
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
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Newton girls and Holden Barthelemy advance to sectional after fourth-place regional finish
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