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Newton Lady Eagles Advance to Regional Championship The Newton Lady Eagles battled their way to a thrilling straight-set victory over Hamilton County on Monday night, winning 30-28 and 25-23 to improve their record to 21-15 on the season. The match was a nail-biter from start to finish, with both sets
Kindergarten Position St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Newton, IL is looking for a dedicated andenergetic Kindergarten teacher to work with an amazing staff to help shape the futures of our youngest learners. We are a Catholic institution committed to providing a high-quality, faith-focused education that fosters intellectual, social,
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper CountyCommunity Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, October 20 th , 2025 in the office of the Board ofEducation. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mr. David Blecha, Mrs. Jackie
Mary Helen Edwards, age 95, of Champaign, Illinois, and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 PM – Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Alvin Neidigh
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.
Understanding Estrogen Blockers, Aromatase Inhibitors, and Estrogen Dominance in Breast Cancer By Dr. Scott Bloomberg • Bloomberg Chiropractic Center • Newton, IL web: drbloomberg.com | 618-783-2424 Estrogen is essential for bone density, brain health, and cardiovascular balance — but when levels rise unchecked, it can become a driver of unwanted
Newton Eagles Dominate Pana to Advance to Regional Championship The Newton Eagles soared past the Pana Panthers with an impressive 8-1 victory Thursday night in Altamont, securing their spot in the Regional Championship. Leading the offensive charge was Brock Anderson, who delivered a phenomenal performance with five goals, while Luke