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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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