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NEWTON – Families looking to prepare for the upcoming school year while finding free household items will have two opportunities in one location on Saturday, Aug. 15, as UPCYCLE and the Back to School Bash take place at SACC, 404 S. Scott Ave., in Newton. UPCYCLE, a free community rummage
NEWTON – The Newton City Council approved several infrastructure projects, business incentives and community event requests during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7. One of the evening’s most significant discussions centered on a potential Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant. Mitch Hardiek of Milano & Grunloh Engineers presented the
Dorothy J. Brooks, age 92, of Avon, Indiana passed away July 7, 2026. She was born November 20, 1933 at Allendale, Illinois to Dale and Hazel Turner. Dorothy married Cecil Brooks at Newton, Illinois on September 11, 1952. Dorothy graduated from Newton High School, Newton, Illinois in 1951. After graduation, her first paying
NEWTON, Ill. – Newton Community High School is preparing for another Eagles football season and is reminding fans about upcoming reserved season ticket sales. The school is thanking all past football season ticket holders for their continued support and is offering them the first opportunity to renew their reserved seats