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Ezra Dean Newlin, age 94October 25, 1930 – April 9, 2025 Ezra Dean Newlin, age 94, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM – Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home
Despite an impressive performance at the plate, Newton Eagles Varsity 2025 couldn’t overcome a tough fourth inning as they fell 9-5 to the Altamont Varsity Indians on Monday evening. The Eagles outhit their opponent 8-3, but a seven-run surge by the Indians proved too much to overcome. David Ferguson led
The NCHS JV Eagles experienced a mix of frustration and triumph this week, dropping a 7-4 game to the Effingham Flaming Hearts on Monday before bouncing back with a dominant 18-0 win over the Marshall Varsity Lions on Tuesday. Monday: Eagles Fall to Flaming Hearts, 7-4 NCHS JV Eagles came
The NCHS Varsity Eagles softball team showcased their strength and resilience this week, notching back-to-back wins against Hutsonville and Effingham. Eagles Top Hutsonville with 6-1 Victory On Tuesday, the Eagles defeated the Hutsonville Varsity Hut-Pal Lady Tigers 6-1, powered by a dominant pitching performance from Karly Deckard and timely offense.
When we think about health, diet and exercise often steal the spotlight—but sleep? It’s the unsung hero. In our modern, fast-paced world, getting enough quality rest can feel like a luxury, but it’s actually a biological necessity—especially when it comes to metabolism. Sleep: More Than Just Rest Sleep is a
The NCHS Eagles JV baseball team had a mixed week, showcasing both dominance on the mound and areas for growth as they secured a shutout win against Pana JV on Saturday before falling to Mattoon JV Greenwave in a tough seventh inning on Tuesday. Pitching Powers Eagles Past Pana JV
Each Sunday we will celebrate the Class of 2025 by recognizing some of the members of the NCHS graduating class. To see all of the members of the Class of 2025 as they are recognized click here This week’s sponsor is Pals Electric. For over 40 years, Pals Electric Inc. has
A $1500 scholarship is being offered by the Jasper County Retired Teachers Association. It is available to any Newton Community High School graduate who will be a college junior or senior, majoring in education, for the fall semester of 2025. Interested parties may email rkerner@frontier.com for an application or call
Rosemary “Rosie” Agnes Bergbower age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton, Illinois. Burial will be in Old St. Peter Cemetery. Rosie was born April 29th, 1934,
The NCHS Eagles JV baseball team put together a strong showing this past week, earning back-to-back victories with a dramatic 9-8 walk-off win over Flora JV on Monday, followed by a composed 6-2 triumph over Charleston JV on Friday. Monday Madness: Walk-Off Thriller vs. Flora JV In one of their