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Wanda Ellen Bower, age 94August 20, 1930 – February 9, 2025 Wanda Ellen Bower, age 94, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 AM – Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. A funeral service celebrating Wanda’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, February
Back in the days of the Newton Press Mentor, Dr. Scott Bloomberg was the author of a weekly article discussing various health issues. We will be partnering with both of the Dr. Bloombergs of Bloomberg Chiropractic Center to bring back these articles with the idea of helping our community become
Avery Mulvey, daughter of Nichole and Matthew Mulvey, will be attending the Quincy University as a part of the softball team. During her time at NCHS, Avery has been an active participant in activities including: Softball, Cross Country, Beta Club, Math Club, Science Club What made you decide this school
Michael William Lustig, age 70January 29, 1955 – February 8, 2025 Michael William Lustig, age 70, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 AM – Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home. A graveside service celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 11:00 AMWednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Dieterich,
NCHS Senior Caydon Goode, son of Jerry Goode and Danyel Goode, will take the stage in the musical performance of “Newsies” as Joseph Pulitzer on April 10 through the 13th, with show times of 7 pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets will be available from cast
William Donald “Bill” Meinhart age 74, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Newton Hope Church, Newton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, February
Illinois Power Generating Company Public Meetings Notice This notice is to inform you of an upcoming public meeting scheduled to be held at the West End Reception and Event Center located at 202 Museum Dr. Newton, IL on Wednesday, February 26, from 5:00-6:30pm CST. The meeting will cover information on
Hubert “Steve” Barrix December 13, 1947 – February 3, 202 Hubert “Steve” Barrix, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away on February 3, 2025, at his home. A private family graveside service with full military rites will be held at Antioch Cemetery in rural Richland County. Arrangements are under the care
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 February 4, 2025 • Finance and Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM. • City Insurance Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 immediately following the Finance and Audit Committee Meeting. 1.
The 2025 Newton Lady Eagles basketball senior night was one for the books! In addition to celebrating three amazing seniors, one of the these young ladies broke the career scoring record previously held by Katie Lurkins at 1,365. Camryn Martin broke the record for career points with 1,376 career points