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The Newton Lady Eagles put together a complete performance on both ends of the floor Tuesday night, pulling away early and never looking back in a dominant 71–40 victory over the Shelbyville Lady Rams at NCHS. Newton set the tone from the opening tip, racing out to a 20–12 lead
December 7, 1935 – January 13, 2026 Lawrence Leo Colwell, age 90 of rural Wheeler, Illinois passed away at 5:44 am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Lawrence’s life will be held at 12:00 PM(NOON) – Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Meyer Funeral Home in
October 15, 1938 – January 14, 2026 Kenneth Grove, age 87 of Olney, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Helia Health Care in Olney, Illinois. Kenneth was born on October 15, 1938, in Olney, Illinois,the son Ervin and Eva (Musgrove) Grove. Kenny married Sue Crackel on July 3, 1969,
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The Newton Lady Eagles hosted the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces in non-conference girls basketball action, but Mt. Carmel’s strong offensive showing proved too much as the Lady Aces earned a 73–55 victory. Mt. Carmel jumped out quickly, scoring 23 points in the opening quarter and maintaining control throughout the night.
September 7, 1952 – January 8, 2026 Barbara Jo Thompson, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:13PM-Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Haven Ridgeview in Oblong, Illinois. Private services will be held at a later date. In loving memory of Barbara, memorials may be made to the
A Smarter, Gentler Way to Support Metabolic, Brain, and Gut HealthGLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) has become one of the most talked-about molecules in modernmedicine. While most headlines focus on high-dose GLP-1 medications for rapid weight loss,there’s a quieter, more sophisticated approach gaining traction in functional and longevitymedicine:GLP-1 microdosingMicrodosing uses very small,
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October 29, 1958 – January 12, 2026 Angela A. “Angie” Butler, age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 AM – Monday, January 12, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM- Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Meyer
The Newton Eagles picked up a hard-fought road victory Tuesday night, defeating Effingham Hearts 45–41 in Effingham. The Eagles set the tone early in a physical, defensive battle that stayed tight throughout all four quarters. Newton executed well in the half-court offense and limited Effingham’s scoring opportunities with strong on-ball