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The Newton Lady Eagles volleyball team continued its impressive season with varsity victories over Teutopolis and Shelbyville, improving to 25-2 overall and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in Little Illini Conference play. Newton Sweeps Teutopolis Newton opened the two-match stretch Monday, October 12, with a straight-set victory over Teutopolis, winning
Horace Andrew “Andy” Pullen, age 89, passed away on October 12, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at Grove Community Center on Sunday November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL is assisting the family. Andy was born on September 15,
Jasper County Home and Community Education (HCE) is joining counties across Illinois in celebrating HCE Week, October 12-17, 2026, to raise awareness of the organization and its mission of serving individuals, families and communities through education and volunteer service. Organized in Illinois in 1924, HCE works to enhance the lives
By Dr. Scott Bloomberg and Dr. Luke BloombergBloomberg Chiropractic Center As the evenings grow cooler, imagine sitting around the table with family, telling a story everyone remembers—and laughing at the part that never gets old. We usually think about food, vitamins, and sleep when we think about immune health. But
** Editor’s Note: Not pictured in the team photo taken later in the evening is Jordyn Kocher and Emma Walker who also played doubles in the tournament! The Newton High School girls tennis team finished atop the Little Illini Conference standings for 2026, edging Paris by half a point to
August 26, 1938 – October 10, 2026 John Arthur “Jack” Stuckey, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Jack’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026, at
February 20, 2004 – October 8, 2026 Kylie Marie Rauch, age 22, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois. The burial
Editor’s Note: Due to the large number of photos we wanted to be able to share from the night the football game photos – including pre-game, senior cheer and football, and game story can be found here. https://jcdailynews.com/eagles-clinch-playoff-spot-seniors-honored-for-cheer-and-football/ The Newton Community High School Marching Eagles brought their 2026 production, “Redemption,”
** Editor’s Note: Due to the very large quantity of photos we wish to share from this night we are separating band senior night into another post. The Senior Night band performance and recognition can be found here. https://jcdailynews.com/marching-eagles-perform-redemption-during-pregame-and-halftime-shows/ The Newton Eagles celebrated a milestone Friday night, securing a spot
The Newton Community High School volleyball team continued its strong season Thursday, Oct. 8, earning a straight-set victory over Marshall to improve to 23-2 overall and 5-0 in Little Illini Conference play. Newton won the junior varsity match 25-11, 25-10, before the varsity team followed with a 25-14, 25-16 victory.