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May 9, 1949 – January 6, 2026 Ronald Lee Goad, Sr, age 76, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 AM – Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer
Newton used a balanced scoring attack and a strong second half to pull away from Vandalia on Monday night, securing a 60–42 victory. The Eagles set the tone early, taking a 10–5 lead after the first quarter before expanding the margin with a strong second period. Newton outscored Vandalia 19–8
Ruth Ellen Hawn, age 93 January 25, 1932 – January 9, 2026 Ruth Ellen Hawn, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:19 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A service celebrating Ruth Ellen’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Tuesday, January
The Newton Lady Eagles put together a complete performance Monday night, rolling past the Neoga Lady Indians 67–39 in non-conference action at Newton. Newton wasted no time taking control, opening the game on a 23–6 first-quarter run and never looking back. The Lady Eagles continued to apply pressure in the
The Newton Eagles faced a demanding stretch of tournament basketball in late December, playing four games over three days. While the Eagles finished the tournament with a 1–3 record, the week featured steady effort, strong rebounding, and multiple individual performances that highlighted Newton’s growth as the season continues. Game 5
Sandra S. “Sandy” Mulvey Pinter age 77, of Champaign, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 12:15 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton with interment to follow. Visitation will be
February 4, 1944 – January 4, 2026 Kathleen Ann King, age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM – Sunday, January 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A service celebrating Kathy’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, at
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed Ella MarieSmithenry as the first baby born at the hospital in 2026 to Kimberly and Dustine Smithenry ofNewton.She was born at 3:52 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at St. Anthony’s, weighing 8 pounds, 6ounces and was 20.5 inches long.In
August 16, 1951 – January 2, 2026 Ronald Lee Ochs “RO”, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:44 PM – Friday, January 2, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM – Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the
St. Thomas School will host its 7th Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, February 14, 2026, continuing a tradition that has grown into one of the school’s most successful and well-attended fundraising events. The annual event draws strong participation from families, alumni, and community members, while also offering local businesses a