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NEWTON – The Newton City Council approved several infrastructure projects, business incentives and community event requests during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7. One of the evening’s most significant discussions centered on a potential Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant. Mitch Hardiek of Milano & Grunloh Engineers presented the
Dorothy J. Brooks, age 92, of Avon, Indiana passed away July 7, 2026. She was born November 20, 1933 at Allendale, Illinois to Dale and Hazel Turner. Dorothy married Cecil Brooks at Newton, Illinois on September 11, 1952. Dorothy graduated from Newton High School, Newton, Illinois in 1951. After graduation, her first paying
NEWTON, Ill. – Newton Community High School is preparing for another Eagles football season and is reminding fans about upcoming reserved season ticket sales. The school is thanking all past football season ticket holders for their continued support and is offering them the first opportunity to renew their reserved seats
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July 7, 2026 National Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductee – Officials Division Louisville, IL — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selecon Committee is proud to announce Andy Pullen as an inductee in the Official’s Division. Pullen has devoted 59 years as an IHSA-certified official, serving across multiple
OLNEY, Ill. — The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating a double homicide in Olney after two people were found dead Tuesday afternoon. According to a release from ISP, the Olney Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office requested the agency’s assistance with the investigation. At approximately 3:11 p.m.
LOUISVILLE, Ill. — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that Jim Wagner has been selected as the 2026 inductee in the Officials Division, recognizing a career spanning more than three decades of dedication to high school and collegiate athletics. Wagner has been a licensed IHSA official
LOUISVILLE, Ill. — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that longtime Newton Eagles football public address announcer Tom Clark has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Twelfth Man Award. For the past 50 years, Clark has been the familiar voice echoing through Newton
David Lee Dhom went to be with the lord peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton with Father Pawel Luczak celebrating the mass. Visitation will be
The Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education met in a special session on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Board of Education Office. Board members in attendance were David Blecha, Jackie Schackmann, Mandy Rieman, Evan Semple, Nichole Mulvey, and Mandi Utley. Board President Brady Shull