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Bruce Lane Babbs, age 72 March 31, 1950 – May 25, 2022 Bruce Lane Babbs, age 72, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM – Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,
Photos by Jerry Martin The Newton Lady Eagles fell to the Freeburg Midgets with a final score of 1-2 . Gamechanger Recap t came down to the last play, but 2022 Newton Lady Eagles was on the wrong end of a 2-1 defeat to Freeburg Freeburg Midgets Softball Varsity on
The NCHS Boys track team advanced several individuals and relay teams to the State Finals on Friday. Below are the results of the preliminary competitions. Mens Results 100 Meters 1A – Prelims 6. 10 Parker Wolf 11.06a (2.5)PR Newton 30. 12 Evan Schafer 11.56a (1.1) Newton 400 Meters 1A – Prelims 5. 12 Evan Schafer 50.32a PR
Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. News Release Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is taking applications for the CSBG School Supply Program, which provides required school supplies to eligible children attending Kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year. Those interested should call now for an appointment to apply.
Lisa Ann Sigrist, 55, of Arcola, IL, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 6:40 PM, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Lisa was born on July 31, 1966 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Dannie Lee and Eunice Rachel (Pagel)
9th Grade Highest Honors Nickolas Bierman, Weston Bierman, Ian Bower, Wesley Britton, Rhianna Carter, Amelia Collins, Lexie Deitz, Bailee Frichtl, Caroline Frohning, Caydon Goode, Gunner James, Sydney Kinder, Paige Klingler, Karasyn Martin, Avery Mulvey, Logan Ochs, Mallory Ochs, Ella Radke, Charlotte Schackmann, Alisson Stanley, Isaac Street, Wade Wickham, Olivia Zumbahlen.
Roy Lee Sowers, age 96 January 25, 1926 – May 23, 2022 Roy Lee Sowers, age 96, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 PM – Monday, May 23, 2022, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) –
Photos by Jerry Martin and Mindy Hartke The Newton Lady Eagles will be traveling to Gillespie for softball sectionals after a win over Staunton in the Vandalia Regional Championship. The Lady Eagles won the game with a final score of 9-3. Lady Eagles scored on a double by Ava Kessler
Howard E. Bohnhoff, age 88 October 15, 1933 – May 21, 2022 Howard E. Bohnhoff, age 88, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 AM – Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, May 27, 2022, at St John Lutheran
Photos By: Jerry Martin The Newton Lady Eagles Track and Field team had two placements in the state finals at EIU. The 4 x 400 relay team of Sydney Kinder, Karasyn Martin, Rylea Borgic, and Laney Hemrich placed seventh and Alexis Hetzer placed sixth in triple jump. The 2022 State