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For Eagle Scout candidate Alec Bower of Boy Scout Troop 901 in Robinson, service to his community meant preserving the memories of those who came before him. Bower recently completed his Eagle Scout service project at Riverside Cemetery in Newton, where he led a team of family and friends in
• Public Hearing for Appropriations on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM. AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb
The Problem Isn’t Finding Peptides—It’s Knowing Where to Begin Over the past year, peptides have become one of the most talked-about topics in health and longevity. Social media is filled with stories of improved energy, weight loss, muscle gain, better sleep, faster recovery, and healthier aging. Unfortunately, what’s often missing
September 26, 1938 – July 11, 2026 Norbert E. Ochs, age 87, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, July 16, 2026, at
The Future Eagles Football Camp celebrated another successful summer by recognizing outstanding campers from first through sixth grade for their performance in individual skills competitions and for displaying leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout camp. Participants competed in a variety of football skills including punting, passing, kicking, quarterback, running back, wide
October 14, 1936 – July 10, 2026 Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89 October 14, 1936 – July 10, 2026 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89, of Parkersburg, Illinois, left to be with the Lord at 11:16 PMon Friday, July 10, 2026, at Haven on
NEWTON – St. Thomas School is inviting the community to take part in one of its favorite annual traditions as the 14th Annual Duck Race returns on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Newton Aquatic Center. The event will begin at 11 a.m., when hundreds of numbered rubber ducks will race
Bettie Jean Winn, age 90 from Newton, Illinois and formerly from Anna, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10th at 1:44 pm, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Bettie was born October 4th, 1935 in Pulaski, Illinois. Bettie married the love of her life Joel Winn on June 29th
Brent Charles Wilson age 54, of Newton, Illinois passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services to honor and celebrate Brent’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Free Methodist Church with Pastor Matthew Scandrett officiating. Visitation
NEWTON – Families looking to prepare for the upcoming school year while finding free household items will have two opportunities in one location on Saturday, Aug. 15, as UPCYCLE and the Back to School Bash take place at SACC, 404 S. Scott Ave., in Newton. UPCYCLE, a free community rummage