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Newton Falls to Olney (Richland County) in Hard-Fought Tennis Match, 3-6 NEWTON, IL — The Newton Eagles put up a spirited fight on Monday but ultimately came up short against a strong Olney (Richland County) squad, dropping the match 6-3 in high school boys tennis action. Despite the final score,
Cynthia Kay Sidwell, age 69June 2, 1955 – April 13, 2025 Cynthia Kay Sidwell, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 PM – Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the
Charles Alphonse Hartke, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis, Illinois, with burial and military service immediately following in
Danny “Tex” Miller age 67, of Newton, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Pawel Luczak celebrating the mass. Visitation
Newton — At approximately 5:57 p.m. Sunday, April 13, the Wade Fire Protection District was dispatched to a report of heavy smoke at 508 Liberty Avenue. Upon arrival, the first engine crew observed heavy fire emerging from the west side of the residence. Firefighters immediately deployed 2¾-inch pre-connected hose lines
The Lady Eagles remain undefeated after two more wins this week, fueled by standout showings from Camryn Martin and Avery Mulvey. The Eagles claimed a 7–2 victory over the Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Hatchets on Thursday before unleashing an offensive onslaught Friday with a 16–1 win over the Farina South Central Lady Cougars.
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Each Sunday we will celebrate the Class of 2025 by recognizing some of the members of the NCHS graduating class. To see all of the members of the Class of 2025 as they are recognized click here. This week’s sponsor is the Villas of Holly Brook. Our senior living community in
The Newton Eagles Varsity 2025 squad fell just short on Thursday evening, dropping a hard-fought 4–1 decision to the Richland County Varsity Tigers in extra innings. The game remained tightly contested through the first six innings, with both teams managing only one run apiece. Richland County took an early lead