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Philip B. Kuhl age 77, of Newton, Illinois passed away peacefully at 11:57 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Willowbrook of Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton, Illinois with Father Pawel Luczak
Malissa Ann McCaslin age 54, of Newton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Malissa’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.
The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin vacuuming leaves along the city streets on November 1, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m., until end of November or into first week of December if required for extended season. The leaves must be on the roadside of the ditch
The Newton Eagles traveled to Lawrenceville on Saturday. Despite a strong start, the Eagles fell with a final score of 21-40. The Eagles start the game with an onside kick by Hayden Mulvey which Kohlten Barthelme recovers. The first touchdown occurs when Max Meinhart drops back to the 27 and
Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93 September 5, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 AM – Friday, October 13, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Mary Elyn’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday,
Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64 September 18, 1959 – October 11, 2023 Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away at 8:02 AM – Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are