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Jasper County Home and Community Education (HCE) is joining counties across Illinois in celebrating HCE Week, October 12-17, 2026, to raise awareness of the organization and its mission of serving individuals, families and communities through education and volunteer service. Organized in Illinois in 1924, HCE works to enhance the lives
By Dr. Scott Bloomberg and Dr. Luke BloombergBloomberg Chiropractic Center As the evenings grow cooler, imagine sitting around the table with family, telling a story everyone remembers—and laughing at the part that never gets old. We usually think about food, vitamins, and sleep when we think about immune health. But
** Editor’s Note: Not pictured in the team photo taken later in the evening is Jordyn Kocher and Emma Walker who also played doubles in the tournament! The Newton High School girls tennis team finished atop the Little Illini Conference standings for 2026, edging Paris by half a point to
August 26, 1938 – October 10, 2026 John Arthur “Jack” Stuckey, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Jack’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026, at
February 20, 2004 – October 8, 2026 Kylie Marie Rauch, age 22, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois. The burial
Editor’s Note: Due to the large number of photos we wanted to be able to share from the night the football game photos – including pre-game, senior cheer and football, and game story can be found here. https://jcdailynews.com/eagles-clinch-playoff-spot-seniors-honored-for-cheer-and-football/ The Newton Community High School Marching Eagles brought their 2026 production, “Redemption,”
** Editor’s Note: Due to the very large quantity of photos we wish to share from this night we are separating band senior night into another post. The Senior Night band performance and recognition can be found here. https://jcdailynews.com/marching-eagles-perform-redemption-during-pregame-and-halftime-shows/ The Newton Eagles celebrated a milestone Friday night, securing a spot
The Newton Community High School volleyball team continued its strong season Thursday, Oct. 8, earning a straight-set victory over Marshall to improve to 23-2 overall and 5-0 in Little Illini Conference play. Newton won the junior varsity match 25-11, 25-10, before the varsity team followed with a 25-14, 25-16 victory.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Jasper County Shop With A Cop Program. Families interested in participating are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline of Wednesday, November 12, at 3 p.m. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, located at
Carl Allen Baker age 71, of Newton passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home. Funeral services honoring Carl’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Central Christian Church in Newton with Pastor Mike Knepper officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00