Football Breese Mater Dei 28, Effingham 7 (2nd) Carterville 28, Charleston 14 (Half) Salem 21, Mattoon 0 (2nd) Sullivan 15, Nokomis 0 (2nd) Tri-Valley 28, Shelbyville 6 (Half) Newton 14, […] The post High School Football Scores 9-4-26 appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Paul D. Johnson age 91 of Newton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home in the Villas of Hollybrook. Funeral services honoring Paul’s life will be held […] The post Paul D. Johnson (91) of Newton appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Local Sports Schedule For September 5th High School Soccer Altamont at Olney St. Thomas More at St. Anthony Newton at Charleston Georgetown Ridge Farm...

Paul D. Johnson, 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home in the Villa's of Hollybrook. Funeral services honoring P...

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William "Bill" Jones, 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral servic...

The gym was electric as conference rivals collided on the court, but from the opening whistle to the final kill, the night belonged to Newton. Demonstrating depth, disciplined defense, and […] The post Newton Swept Both Matches With Altamont, South Central won over Cisne Tuesday appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Altamont volleyball is still in search of their first win on the season after falling to Newton 10-25, 21-25 at home on Tuesday night. The Lady Indian...

William “Bill” Jones age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at the Crain Funeral […] The post William “Bill” Jones (78) of Newton appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

At St.Elmo- Brownstown St.Elmo- Brownstown volleyball was handed their first loss of the season on Monday, falling to Nokomis at home 23-25,  L   18-25. L The Eagles will head to […] The post SEB, North Clay, Dieterich, Newton, Volleyball Results — Monday 31 appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.