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March 26, 1952 – August 2, 2026 Randy Spray, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on August 2, 2026,at Casey Rehab and Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois.Randy was born on March 26, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John D. and Eleanor J (Johnson) Spray. He married Charlotte Bloomingburgh
NEWTON – The Newton City Council tackled a wide range of infrastructure, maintenance and financial matters during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, approving several projects funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF), authorizing improvements to city utilities and parks, and discussing ongoing drainage concerns throughout the community. During public
The Newton Community High School Class of 1965 will gather to celebrate its class reunion on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Parklanes in Newton. The reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a buffet lunch. The cost to attend is $19 per person. Class
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