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When most people think about living longer, they picture healthy eating, good sleep, and maybe the occasional yoga class. While these habits are important, research consistently points to one physical factor that plays a surprisingly large role in both how long you live and how well you age: muscle strength.
The City of Newton Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Public Meeting September 2, 20255:30 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van Buren St.Newton, IL 62448
The City of Newton Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Public Meeting September 2, 20255:30 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van Buren St.Newton, IL 62448
Class of 1960 and 1961 Class Reunion Thursday, October 9, 2025 12 Noon Knights of Columbus Hall 707 S. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 Over the past several years we lost several of our class members. We have decided to combine the Class of 1960 and 1961. As in the
PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION ONSITE – ONLY – LIVE AUCTION Auction Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025 @ 10am CST Auction Location: 1689 CR 00 N, Hidalgo, IL 62432 (Approx 4 miles south of Greenup, IL on State Hwy 130) GPS Location: 39.171857788373146, -88.15586622395655 Sellers: The “Late”
Kurt Tevault, age 60 February 9, 1965 – August 15, 2025 Kurt Tevault, age 60, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 8:47 PM – Friday, August 15, 2025, shortly after a perfect pass in his 1964 Dodge Polara Wagon, at the US 41 Dragway in Morocco, Indiana. No one
The City of Newton Police Department is now hiring! Successful lateral candidates maybe eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000! Successful entry level candidates mayqualify for a bonus after completion of basic training. Application deadline is 4:00 PM onMonday, September 15, 2025. See the bottom of this post for
AGENDANEWTON CITY COUNCILTuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 E. Consider and act on authorizing one employee from the clerk’s office to attend the 2025Illinois Institute and Academy for Municipal Clerks in Bloomington, IL., October 6-10, 2025.Only cost is hotel and allowable expenses.11.STATEMENTS
Terry Lee Key, age 70 April 10, 1955 – August 12, 2025 Terry Lee Key, age 70, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 12:10 PM – Tuesday August 12, 2025, in rural Montrose, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, August 18, 2025,
William Otis “Bill” Whightsel, age 69 June 30, 1955 – October 7, 2024 William Otis “Bill” Whightsel, age 69, formerly of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Monday October 7, 2024. Services celebrating Bill’s, life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral