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Edward John Yager, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:43AM-Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by his family at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM- Tuesday May 27, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois,
Vernon Ray Hildebrand age 86, of Newton, Illinois passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Vernon’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00
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Newton Girls Excel in Key Events at 1A Prelims The Newton High School girls track and field team made a powerful impression at the 1A Prelims, with standout performances in pole vault, triple jump, and the sprint relays. Vaulting to the Top In one of the meet’s most thrilling highlights,
David Michl Jr. was arrested and charged with arson for an incident occurring at the Marathon Gas Station on May 14, 2025, around 9:30 in the evening. Michl allegedly set a trash can next to one of the gas pumps on fire. After an investigation by Newton Police Department and