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2025 Homecoming King Owen Schackmann, Queen Kylie Higgs, Their Court, and 50 Year Class Recognition Photos
The 2025 Homecoming Queen is Kylie Higgs and Owen Schackmann was crowned the 2025 Homecoming King.
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Soccer Senior Night Photo Gallery 2 of 2
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Eagles Edge Salem 4–3 on Senior Night, Close Regular Season 15-4-2 1 of 2
The Newton Eagles boys soccer team capped off their regular season in dramatic fashion Thursday night, defeating the Salem Wildcats 4–3 on Senior Night. The victory brings the Eagles’ final record to an impressive 15-4-2 as they head into postseason play. Brock Anderson led the scoring effort with two goals,
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Lady Eagles Split the Week, Topping Marshall After Tough Loss to Mt. Carmel on Senior Night
Lady Eagles Split the Week, Topping Marshall After Tough Loss to Mt. Carmel The Newton Lady Eagles volleyball program had a busy week, taking on Mt. Carmel on Monday and Marshall on Wednesday. The teams earned wins at both the freshman and JV levels against Mt. Carmel before the varsity
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Eagles Pick Up Key Win After Tough Stretch
Eagles Pick Up Key Win After Tough Stretch After a challenging week on the pitch, the Newton Eagles soccer team bounced back strong with a 3-0 shutout victory over Mt. Carmel, improving their record to 14-4-2 overall and 5-0 in conference play. The Eagles’ scoring attack was led by Henry
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Eagles Shine on Senior Night
Eagles Shine on Senior Night The Newton Eagles Cross Country teams delivered an impressive showing on Senior Night, with the girls capturing first place and the boys earning a strong second-place finish in front of a supportive home crowd. For the girls, it was a dominant team effort led by
Categories : Obituaries
Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94, of Newton
Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94 July 29, 1931 – October 6, 2025 Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, left this earth peacefully at 9:45 AM – Monday, October 6, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday October 13, 2025,
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Alan Curtis Russell age 63, Wheeler
Alan Curtis Russell age 63, of Wheeler passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating Alan’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 10th, 2025, at the Wheeler Christian Church, 2900 E. Maple Street, Wheeler, Illinois 62479. Per his
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Newton Marching Eagles Earn 3rd Place at Effingham Red Regiment Invitational
Newton Marching Eagles Earn 3rd Place at Effingham Red Regiment Invitational The Newton Marching Eagles continued their impressive 2025 season with a strong performance at the Effingham Red Regiment Invitational, earning 3rd place in Class 3A. Competing among talented bands from across the region, Newton also ranked as the 6th
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Shop With a Cop Applications Available
Applications for our Shop With A Cop Program are now available. They can be picked up and dropped off at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. 106 E. Morgan Street, Newton, IL 62448. There is also a PDF version available here. Applications are due Wednesday, November 12th, by 3:00 P.M. This