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Reverend Michael Roy Seidenstricker, Pastor Emeritus, 78, of Effingham, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage on March 26th through the 29th (7pm, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm). This week we will be highlighting Elliott Kocher, the daughter of Leon Kocher and Jennifer Kocher
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When most people think about heart disease, they think cholesterol, blood pressure, or family history. Very few think about the thyroid. But clinically—and physiologically—the thyroid and the heart are inseparable. In fact, your heart is one of the most thyroid-sensitive organs in your body. If your thyroid is under-functioning, over-functioning,
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The Newton Lady Eagles celebrated senior Izzy Meinhart in style Monday night, earning a decisive 70–43 victory over the OPH Lady Wildcats. Newton and OPH battled to a 14–14 tie after the first quarter, but the Lady Eagles turned up the defensive pressure in the second period, outscoring the Wildcats
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage on March 26th through the 29th (7pm, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm). This week we will be highlighting Karly Deckard, the daughter of Adam and Robin Deckard who
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Sherry Lynn Lewis, age 58, of Newton Illinois passed away on February 1st, 2026. She was born December 21st 1967 to Robert (Bob) and Peggy Lewis in Mattoon Illinois. Sherry went to school in the Newton Illinois area. She was a school teacher for over 30 years. She started as