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Eagles Shine on Senior Night The Newton Eagles Cross Country teams delivered an impressive showing on Senior Night, with the girls capturing first place and the boys earning a strong second-place finish in front of a supportive home crowd. For the girls, it was a dominant team effort led by
Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94 July 29, 1931 – October 6, 2025 Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, left this earth peacefully at 9:45 AM – Monday, October 6, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday October 13, 2025,
Alan Curtis Russell age 63, of Wheeler passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating Alan’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 10th, 2025, at the Wheeler Christian Church, 2900 E. Maple Street, Wheeler, Illinois 62479. Per his