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Ste. Marie Foundation House to Welcome Visitors During America 250 Celebration As the community gathers on July 3 for the America 250: A Jasper County Celebration, one of the most meaningful stops in Ste. Marie won’t be found on a stage or in a food line—but inside a home filled
Jasper County 4-H members and families can begin preparing for another busy year of competitions, exhibits, and livestock shows as the 2026 Jasper County 4-H Show Schedule has been released. All exhibits will be open for public viewing, giving community members an opportunity to see the hard work and achievements
Since 1933 Amateur Radio operators have gathered collectively on the last full weekend of June to demonstrate their ability to operate and communicate in challenging conditions and locations as a united show of ability. And this June 27th and 28th will be no different. On those days beginning at 11:00 AM local
Area high school baseball players will have an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and recruiters this summer as the Central Illinois Kickoff Showcase comes to Newton on Wednesday, July 1. Hosted by Newton Community High School Baseball and Lake Land College Baseball, the event will
The sounds of live music will fill downtown Newton on Thursday, June 11, as the Rural Roots Summer Concert Series launches its 2026 season with a free community concert featuring local musician Matt Poss. Presented through the Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series and proudly supported by the Embarras River
NEWTON — Jeep enthusiasts, veterans, and community members are invited to gather for a day of off-road adventure, food, music, and fellowship during the 10th Annual Veterans Jeep Ride on Saturday, June 13, at MVP Happy Holler, located at 10524 E. 1400th Avenue in Newton. The annual event honors military
January 2, 1949 – June 1, 2026 Fonda Kay Fear, age 77, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 PM – Monday, June 1, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Friday, June 12,
For many people, headaches become so common that they start to feel like a normal part of life. Reaching for over-the-counter medications may temporarily reduce symptoms, but chronic headaches are often a sign that something deeper is contributing to the problem. While headaches can certainly be triggered by illness or
From Porkburgers to Lemon Shake-Ups: Why Ste. Marie’s July 3 Celebration Feels Like Home There’s something about a small-town celebration that you just can’t recreate anywhere else—and on Friday, July 3, Ste. Marie will be filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors that define summer in Jasper County. The America
October 25, 1936 – June 3, 2026 Oliver Dan “Danny” Quick, age 89, of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon) on Monday,