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February 6, 1961 – October 21, 2026 Annette L. Runyon, age 65, of rural Olney, Illinois, passed away on October 21, 2026, at her home Annette was born on February 6, 1961, in West Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Katherine (McDowell) Runyon. She married Marion Thomas on November
Marjorie Lucille McFarland age 88, of Newton passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026, at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Interment will follow the services in West
The Newton City Council approved several financial and administrative items during its October 20 meeting, including more than $115,000 in property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage, a one-year agreement for medical and dental benefits administration, and authorizations for the city’s annual financial audits. The council also approved payment of
The Newton Eagles soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Effingham Flaming Hearts in the regional semifinals, but not before delivering a hard-fought performance that showcased the team’s determination, resilience and character. Effingham opened the scoring on a free kick delivered to
By Dr. Scott Bloomberg | Fortify IV As fall arrives, conversations about immune health often turn to vitamin C, zinc, and elderberry. But there is another question worth asking before adding anything to your supplement shelf: Are you eating enough protein? Most people associate protein with muscles. It also supplies
The 60th annual Oblong Fall Follies will take place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, bringing two days of fall activities, food, entertainment and community traditions to Oblong. The festivities will begin Friday evening with food trucks opening at 5 p.m., followed by the Coal Creek Station Bluegrass Band at 6
Newton’s Olivia Sornberger Qualifies for State Tennis Tournament Newton High School’s Olivia Sornberger is headed to the IHSA Girls Tennis State Tournament after earning second place in the sectional singles competition. Sornberger advanced through the sectional draw to reach the championship match, where she faced top-seeded Abbie Lee of Teutopolis.
The Sainte Marie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 932 will host its annual Fall Harvest Stew on Sunday, Oct. 25, with serving beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Sainte Marie American Legion, 105 S. Main Street in Sainte Marie. The event will feature bowls of stew
The Newton Public Library has started a new Story Walk, offering families an opportunity to enjoy a children’s book while taking a walk around the square. The featured book is Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes, a children’s story about a curious kitten who mistakes the full moon for
Report October 19, 2026 Shout Out Superintendent’s Report New Business Resignation Hires Post