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Photos by Xain Ballenger The Newton Eagles Varsity baseball team faced a challenging series of games, securing one victory before falling in three consecutive matchups. Victory Over Charleston Varsity TrojansNewton Eagles Varsity started strong with a 2-1 win against the Charleston Varsity Trojans. Quincy Fulton put the Eagles on the
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Receives $10,000 Cash for Classrooms Grant from Casey’s to expand technology for their students and teachers! Newton, IL 4/1/2025 – St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a 2025 Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant recipient. The school will receive $10,000 to update and purchase
Mitochondria are often called the “powerhouses” of the cell because they convert nutrients (mainly glucose and fat) into ATP, the energy your body uses to function. As we age, mitochondrial function can decline—meaning they produce less energy and generate more oxidative stress, contributing to fatigue, slower metabolism, and even chronic
Sue Marlene Harris, age 73September 15, 1951 – April 1, 2025 Sue Marlene Harris, age 73, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 AM – Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her home with family around her. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00
NCHS Senior Isaac Street, son of Shad and Marcia Street, will take the stage in the musical performance of “Newsies” as “Jack Kelly” on April 10 through the 13th, with show times of 7 pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets will be available from cast
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 H & R Block. With Tax Day coming up be
Timothy H. “Tim” Lidy, 77 of Wheeler, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 31, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Island Grove, with burial in the church cemetery.
Exploring Ste. Marie Area History: A Journey Into the Past Have you ever wondered why our ancestors left their established lives in Europe—full of friends, jobs, and homes—to travel to an unknown land where they didn’t even speak the language? For many, this journey led them to the Ste. Marie
Margaret L. Wilson age 83, of Newton passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services celebrating Margaret’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Billy Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held from
Myrna Kay Quick, age 77April 7, 1947 – March 27, 2025 Myrna Kay Quick, age 77, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 AM – Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Myrna’s life will be held at 3:00 PM – Monday,