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August 1, 1942– May 24, 2026 Betty Goeckner, age 83, of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Saint Rose of Lima
From Past Gatherings to the Foundation House: The Spirit Behind Ste. Marie’s Traditions For generations, celebrations in Ste. Marie have been about more than just events—they’ve been about connection. Longtime residents can recall parish picnics, summer festivals, and holiday gatherings where neighbors came together not out of obligation, but out
Members of the Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR, presented the Jasper County Museum with a NexTrex bench on May 7, 2026, following a recycling effort led by the chapter’s Conservation Committee. The group collected more than 2,000 pounds of plastic bags, earning two benches through the NexTrex recycling program.
The Newton Lady Eagles wrapped up their 2026 track and field season with an impressive showing at the IHSA Class 1A State Finals on May 23 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, bringing home multiple state medals against the top competition in Illinois. The highlight of the day came from
The Newton Lady Eagles battled until the final inning Wednesday but came up just short in a 3-2 loss to Teutopolis. Newton actually outhit the Wooden Shoes 4-3 in the contest, with senior Izzy Meinhart leading the way offensively with two hits. The Lady Eagles struck first in the top
The Newton Eagles turned in a strong sectional performance, earning multiple state-qualifying marks and several top finishes across the track and field events. Matthew Haskett led the way in the 400 meters, winning the sectional title with a time of 51.12 seconds to qualify for state. Henry Will followed close
See below for the 7th and 8th grade Honor Roll at Jasper County Junior High 8th Grade 4th Quarter Honors High Honors Highest Honors Burnell, Trevor Borgic, Camden Jeffrey Anderson, MacKendra Evans, Hayden Burgess, Hanna Briscoe, Natalie Garfield, Faith Christy, Bryce Flasch, Cambry Griffith, Kinleigh Elliott, Wyatt Frichtl, Grant Herr,
The Newton City Council approved several personnel, infrastructure, and ordinance-related items during its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Newton City Hall. Among the major actions taken, the council approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application submitted by United Country Burke Auction and Realty for the property at 110 S. Van
November 4, 1956 – May 22, 2026 Bobby D. “Bob” Reynolds, age 69, of Yale, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:00 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home. Services celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Plainfield Community Church,
Henry L. “Sonny” Bower, Jr. age 84, of rural Oblong, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home. Graveside Services for Sonny will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois. Burial will be in the Honey Cemetery. Crain Funeral