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City of Newton Announces Fall Leaf Vacuum Schedule and Yard Waste Facility Hours October 20, 2025 — Newton, IL The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin its annual leaf vacuuming program on Monday, November 3rd, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The service will continue
Thank you to Kara Deitz for labeling the photos for us! Girls Basketball7th GradeFront Row: Marley Griffith, Brooklyn Cleaver, Kinsley Kerner, Charlee Hartrich, Ellie Ochs.Back Row: Emma Glidewell, Alayna Harston, Audrey Earnest, Emma Wagner, Lilly Cobble, EmmaMcDonald. 8th GradeFront Row: Lyndsey Spiker, Katie Jansen, Hailey MulveyBack Row: Jordyn McClure, Bailey
Photos by Marcia Street The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in strong performances at the Cumberland Invitational, with the girls earning runner-up honors and the boys placing ninth in a competitive field on Saturday. The Lady Eagles were outstanding, finishing second overall with a team score of 59 and
Beyond Mammograms: The Hormone Connection in Breast Cancer Awareness October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Most women think of mammograms when they think about prevention—but there’s more to breast health than imaging. Your hormone balance plays a major role in determining whether your body promotes healthy cellular renewal or creates
Newton Runners Shine at Little Illini Conference Cross Country ChampionshipsOctober 14, 2025 | LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course, Terre Haute, IN The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in impressive performances at the Little Illini Conference Championships held Tuesday, October 14, at the prestigious LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country
St. Thomas’ Mrs. Bierman Honored with WTHI-TV’s “Make A Difference Award” It was a morning full of smiles, cheers, and heartfelt emotion at St. Thomas School as Mrs. Bierman was surprised with WTHI-TV’s “Make A Difference Award”, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made a profound and positive impact
Newton Finishes Third at LIC Girls Tennis Tournament The Newton Lady Eagles turned in a strong showing at the Little Illini Conference Girls Tennis Tournament, finishing third overall with 12 points. Paris captured the team title with 25.5 points, followed by Casey-Westfield in second with 14. Newton’s standout performance came
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Butter Braid and Cookie Dough Sales Butter Braid and Cookie Dough Sale time!! Butter Braids come in 7 flavors: Apple, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cream Cheese, and Four Cheese & Herb. $19 each. Served 11 people. Just let rise and bake! Cookie Dough comes in 5