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Nancy Marie Blankenship, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her two sisters. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Nancy was a speech/language pathologist. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a huge Cardinals baseball fan, and spending time with
The excitement of a new school year and a new athletic season will officially begin on Friday, Aug. 14, as Newton Community High School and the Athletic Club host their annual Media Night at Chizevsky Football Field. The evening gives the community its first opportunity to meet the Eagles’ fall
June 2, 1949 – August 2, 2026 Larry Totten, 77, of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones followingcomplications from a major heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A
David Earl Stapp age 84, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home. Memorial services to honor Dave’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Friends may gather at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m.
Families planning to participate in the 2026 JC First Back 2 School Bash are encouraged to register soon, as the registration deadline is quickly approaching. Registration for the annual event will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, giving families just a few more days to sign up
Residents of Jasper County will have an opportunity to meet congressional candidate Julie Fortier during a town hall meeting on Saturday, August 8, in Newton. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 707 S. Van Buren Street, Newton. The gathering
Larry Shane Shaffer age 55, of Casey, Illinois passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded to Shane. The family is planning a memorial service for a later date. Larry Shane, better known to all as “Shane”, was born on November 4, 1970, in
When most people think about losing weight, they focus on the number on the scale. But what if the real health problem isn’t the fat you can pinch? What if it’s the fat you can’t see? Deep inside the abdomen lies visceral fat—the metabolically active fat that surrounds your liver,
November 14, 1955 – July 27, 2026 Rodger Lee Shamhart, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the family farm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Saint Mary of the Assumption
Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am- 2pm Parklanes 504 E. Jourdan Street Newton,IL 62448 Lunch buffet for $17.00 per person in the private room at Parklanes. A variety of food will be on the buffet. If you plan to attend please send a check for $17.00 per person as soon as