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Supporting Young Athletes the Smart Way Youth sports are a gift. They build confidence, teamwork, resilience, and discipline. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, volleyball, wrestling, dance, or football — sports teach lessons that last a lifetime. But here’s what many parents don’t realize: Young athletes are not just “smaller adults.” Their
EFFINGHAM — Newton’s Varsity Eagles used a combination of timely hitting and solid pitching to earn a 4-3 win over Effingham on Monday. Effingham struck first, plating a run in the opening inning and adding another in the second to take an early 2-1 lead. Newton answered immediately in the
NEWTON, Ill. — The Newton Community High School Lady Eagles wasted no time asserting control Friday, powering past Beecher 11-0 in a dominant home performance. Newton set the tone early in the bottom of the first inning when Audrie Reich (#13) launched a home run to left field. Moments later,
The Newton Eagles boys tennis team delivered a solid all-around performance, defeating Robinson 6-3 behind a dominant showing in singles play. Newton secured four of the six singles matches, setting the tone early and putting pressure on Robinson throughout the afternoon. At No. 3 singles, Brett Bower bounced back after
The Newton Varsity Eagles turned in a dominant all-around performance Friday, shutting out Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City 11-0 at Jasper County Boys & Girls Park. After a steady start, Newton broke the game wide open with an explosive eight-run fifth inning, putting the contest out of reach and showcasing the Eagles’ depth
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage on March 26th through the 29th (7pm, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm). This week we will be highlighting Cameron Newkirk, the son of Jesse Newkirk and Jamie Newkirk
August 1, 1935 – March 20, 2026 Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 PM – Friday, March 20, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Saint JosephCatholic Church
Randy D. Shelly age 58, of Newton passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Randy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until
Each Sunday between now and graduation we will recognize the seniors in the Newton Community High School Class of 2026. Thanks to our sponsor for the week is Barlow Lock and Security. Steven Lee Howard Diane Howard Craig Howard Sadie Grace Iffert Mr. Doug Iffert Mrs. Kelly Iffert London Jolee
Why the Stomach, Mood, and Immune System Are All Talking to Each Other If your child struggles with frequent infections, anxiety, stomach aches, eczema, or trouble focusing… It may not be separate problems. It may be one connected system. In children, the gut, brain, and immune system are deeply intertwined.