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Report July 20, 2026 Superintendent’s Report: New Business 2027 School Year Action out of Executive Session Retirement/Resignation: Hires: Post: Junior High Track – Head/Assistant
The 92nd Brown Reunion, descendants of John & Elizabeth Brown, will be held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2 miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 p.m. Each family should bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea, lemonade and water will be
July 21, 1951 – June 19, 2026 Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois. A service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 4:00 PM – Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 14, 2026 Louisville, IL — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee is proud to announce Coach Bob Horst, former Newton High School head football and track and field coach, as a 2026 inductee in the Coaching Division. Over a distinguished 37-year coaching career, Horst made
For Eagle Scout candidate Alec Bower of Boy Scout Troop 901 in Robinson, service to his community meant preserving the memories of those who came before him. Bower recently completed his Eagle Scout service project at Riverside Cemetery in Newton, where he led a team of family and friends in
• Public Hearing for Appropriations on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM. AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb
The Problem Isn’t Finding Peptides—It’s Knowing Where to Begin Over the past year, peptides have become one of the most talked-about topics in health and longevity. Social media is filled with stories of improved energy, weight loss, muscle gain, better sleep, faster recovery, and healthier aging. Unfortunately, what’s often missing
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