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Kenneth Patrick “Kenny” Webb, age 36 January 12, 1988 – March 12, 2024 Kenneth Patrick “Kenny” Webb, age 36, of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in
Ronnie Gene Diel, age 68 December 28, 1955 – March 14, 2024 Ronnie Gene Diel, age 68, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 PM – Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Ron’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at
Jack Watkins, age 77, of Newton, IL, passed away on March 13, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup is assisting the family. Jack was born May 27, 1946, to Paul and
With the beginning of another spring sports season, we once again have open slots for our sports and activity packages. These packages include but are not limited to full-resolution team and individual photos, candids throughout the season, action shots, postseason shots (when applicable), and any awards night photos from nights
With the beginning of another spring sports season, we once again have open slots for our sports and activity packages. These packages include but are not limited to full-resolution team and individual photos, candids throughout the season, action shots, postseason shots (when applicable), and any awards night photos from nights
With the beginning of another spring sports season, we once again have open slots for our sports and activity packages. These packages include but are not limited to full-resolution team and individual photos, candids throughout the season, action shots, postseason shots (when applicable), and any awards night photos from nights
Stanley Ray Whitehurst, age 65, of Newton passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 12,2024.Funeral services celebrating Stanley’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at theCrain Funeral Home, Newton with Keith Kepley officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. untiltime of services
Lois “Jean” Travers, age 90 November 17, 1933 – February 27, 2024 Lois “Jean” Travers, 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at her home, on March 10, 2024. Jean was born on November 17, 1933, in Petrolia in Lawrence County, Illinois,the daughter of Clarence and Cleo (Baldwin) Fornshcell. A memorial
The Newton Eagles defeated the Fairfield Mules with a final score of 12-1 in the Eagle’s opening game of the season. Pitching for the Eagles was Carson Barthelme who faced 21 batters allowing only four hits and one run (zero earned) over the six-inning game. He stuck out five and
Newton Elementary PTO is hosting a Bingo event on March 15, 2024. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the first game starts at 6:30 pm. Attendees can enjoy various theme baskets, concessions, and the chance to win prizes such as bowling and ice cream basket, tickets to the St. Louis