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Howard A. “Dude” Hartman, age 64March 1, 1962 – September 20, 2026 Howard A. “Dude” Hartman, age 64, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.A Celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the
Newton Community High School celebrated Homecoming on Friday, September 25, with Madison Keller and Owen Ulm crowned the 2026 NCHS Homecoming Queen and King prior to the Eagles’ football game against the Paris Tigers. Keller was selected as queen from a senior court that also included Allie Hermann, Ashtyn Ochs,
Male fertility contributes to infertility in many couples. Sperm health is influenced by nutrition, exercise, sleep, hormones, environmental exposures, and metabolic health. Because sperm takes approximately 2–3 months to develop, lifestyle changes may take several months to affect semen quality. 1. Start With the Basics Sleep adequately Aim for 7–9
The Newton Community High School Marching Eagles continued their successful 2026 competition season with a first-place finish at the Monticello Marching Sages Invitational. Competing in Class 2A, the Marching Eagles earned Best Auxiliary, Best Music, and ultimately 1st Place in their class. The Newton Marching Eagles are performing their 2026
Diana Kay James age 81, of Newton passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Memorial services to honor Diana’s life will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Central Christian Church with Cord Bear officiating. Diana was born on September 4, 1945,
The Newton Community High School girls cross country team captured the team championship Saturday, September 19, at the Olney Cross Country Invitational, finishing ahead of nine competing teams. Newton scored 80 points to take first place, edging Olney (Richland County), which finished second with 87 points. Princeton Community was third
By Jasper County Daily News The Newton City Council addressed several financial, infrastructure and community matters during its September 15 meeting, including tax increment financing incentives, repairs to the Yager Lift Station, a proposed Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant application and early payment of outstanding bonds connected to the Newton
The Newton Eagles came up just short Friday night, falling to Olney 30-25 on September 18. Newton trailed 6-0 after the opening quarter and 20-0 at halftime before mounting a second-half comeback. The Eagles erupted for 18 points in the third quarter and added seven more in the fourth, but
September 9, 1931 – September 20, 2026 Betty Jean Ebbert, age 95, of rural Gila, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, in Mattoon, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Island
By Jasper County Daily News Newton Jasper County battled its way to a fourth-place finish at the Class 2A State Tournament, earning a spot among the top four teams in the state. Newton Jasper County opened state tournament play Friday with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Rushville Schuyler Industry. The