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Categories : Obituaries

Lenora Mae Shamhart, age 87

On January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 By admin

December 25, 1938 – December 30, 2025 Lenora Mae Shamhart, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, formerly of Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 PM – Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be

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Categories : Community

City Council Agenda for January 6, 2026

On December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 By admin

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM. AGENDA  NEWTON CITY COUNCIL   Tuesday, January 6, 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 Gayle

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Categories : Obituaries

Fontella Jeanette Waddell, age 90

On December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 By admin

Fontella Jeanette Waddell, age 90 June 11, 1935 – December 27, 2025  Fontella Waddell, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:11AM-Saturday, December 27, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family.      Funeral Services will be held at

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Yvonne Louise (Novak) Mowrer Williams, age 82

On December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 By admin

February 18, 1943 – December 16, 2025 Yvonne Louise (Novak) Mowrer Williams, age 82, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at 10:50 PM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois. A service celebrating

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Categories : Sports

Michael Kennedy Signs with Lincoln Trail College Golf Team

On December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 By admin

Michael Kennedy, son of Kevin and Rebecca Kennedy, will be attending Lincoln Trail College as a member of the golf team. During his time at NCHS, Michael was also an active participant in BETA Club. What made you decide this school was the best fit for you? I believe Lincoln

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Categories : School

Board of Education Meeting Minutes for December 2025

On December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 By admin

Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, December 15th, 2025 in the office of the Board of Education.  Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mr. David Blecha, Mrs. Jackie

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Categories : Community

Unofficial Meeting Minutes Newton City Council December 16, 2025

On December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 By admin

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448December 16, 2025 Present: Joshua Kuhl, Gayle Glumac, Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, Melissa Brooks, Eric Blake, MikeSwick, Maggie McDonald and Samantha BoborMeeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by

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Categories : Sports

Luke Farley Signs With Monmouth College Soccer Team

On December 17, 2025December 20, 2025 By admin

Luke Farley, son of Chad and Holly Farley will attend Monmouth College as a member of the soccer team. During his time at NCHS, Luke has been an active participant in activities including: soccer, BETA Club and the CEO program. What made you decide this school was the best fit

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Categories : School

2025 Santa Letters: Head Start

On December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 By admin

Head Start Santa Letters

Categories : Bloombergs News

NAD+ and the Body’s Ability to Repair, Recover, and Rebuild

On December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 By admin

NAD+ and the Body’s Ability to Repair, Recover, and Rebuild Why Injury, Illness, and Hard Workouts Demand More Cellular Energy When the body is injured, fighting illness, or recovering from intense physical stress, healing doesn’t happen by accident. It requires energy, coordination, and cellular communication—and at the center of that

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