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Newton Lady Eagles Crowned LIC Co-Conference Champions The Newton Lady Eagles volleyball team finished their regular season in style Thursday night, October 23, defeating Paris in straight sets across all three levels to claim the LIC Co-Conference Championship. The freshman squad opened the evening with a solid 25-17, 25-20 victory,
Alice Faye PolkAugust 8, 1937 – October 18, 2025 Alice Faye Polk, 88, of Olney, Illinois, passed away October 18, 2025, at her homesurrounded by her family. A Memorial Service for Alice will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:00 AMat the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.
Happy 90th birthday to Theresa Zumbahlen of Effingham, formerly of Newton! Born on October 31,1935, Theresa is the proud mother of nine children: Leon (Judy) of Newton; Denny of Altamont; Patti Jansen (Tom) of Mason; Michael of Florida, Alan (Sandy) of Louisville; Marcia of Portland, Oregon; Lynda Minor (John) of
2025 NCHS Marching Eagles, 2025 Football Seniors and Cheerleaders were recognized during the final home football game of the season.