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The Newton Aquatic Center is preparing for another summer season with open swim, water aerobics, lap swim opportunities, swim lessons, and pool rentals available for the community throughout the summer. Aquatic Center management says the facility strives to provide a “safe, clean, friendly, family-oriented facility” and asks all visitors to
Jason Warfel has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of Edgar Fellows, a prestigious statewide leadership initiative that brings together emerging leaders from across Illinois. Warfel was one of only 40 individuals selected from approximately 140 nominees statewide for the highly competitive program. According to the official
January 10, 1964 – May 6, 2026 Steven Scott Hardiek, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home. Private services will be held. In loving memory of Steven, memorials may be made to family. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer
Harold Wayne Kibler age 80, of Newton passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Kibler, with no formal services being planned. Harold was born on April 29, 1946, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Guy and Edna