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The Newton Eagles Football program closed out its season by honoring the hard work, leadership, and accomplishments of players across all grade levels. The awards, presented during the team’s end-of-season gathering, recognized standout performances on the field, growth throughout the year, and the dedication shown behind the scenes. Dexter Fulton
Catherine Marie (Carlen) Feltner, 55, of Greenup, Illinois passed away at home with her loving husband at her side on Friday November 7, 2025. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to
Several were in attendance to help put up the 547 flags for Veterans Day.
Under a clear November sky, the community gathered on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn for a moving Veterans Day ceremony organized by the Sons of the American Legion, with the assistance of the Jasper Post Auxiliary. The annual event served as a powerful reminder of the bravery, sacrifice, and service
Phyllis Joan Slunaker July 27, 1934 – November 9, 2025 Phyllis Joan (Martin) Slunaker, age 91 of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at The Anchor Memory Facility in Marion, Illinois. Services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Free Methodist
Larry Ray Caton, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM at Advent Health Hospital, in Sebring, Florida. Larry was born on March 2, 1948 at 10:48 am at Brokahr Hospital, Normal, Illinois. He was the son on Raymond Everett Caton and Fern Marie Mercier Caton.
Happy 96th birthday to Dottie Benefiel of Newton. Dottie was born on November 13, 1929 and is the proud mother of Phil (Carol) of Evansville, Bruce (Cindy) of Newton. Kent (Janet) of Newton, Mark (Cathy) of Mt. Vernon, Brad (Teresa) of Newton and Kathy (Jon Webb) of Philo. She also
A Pocket-Sized Lifesaver for Your Heart At Bloomberg Chiropractic Center, we believe that prevention is power. When it comes to heart health, few tools have made monitoring easier—or more empowering—than the Kardia Mobile device by AliveCor. This small, portable ECG (electrocardiogram) device brings hospital-grade technology right to your fingertips, allowing
Matthew D. Matlock age 39, of Effingham, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. Matthew was born on March 2, 1986, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Ken
Newton Tennis Wraps Up a Season of Growth and Grit The Newton Eagles girls tennis team closed out an impressive 2025 season marked by determination, improvement, and teamwork both on and off the court. Throughout the fall, the Eagles demonstrated strong play against tough competition, showcasing not only their skill