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Residents in Jasper County and eight surrounding counties have access to a variety of free housing counseling services and home assistance programs through the Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA). The agency provides free housing counseling and helps connect eligible households with resources for home repairs, energy efficiency improvements, homeownership, foreclosure
NEWTON, Ill. — The Newton City Council approved the city’s annual appropriations ordinance for the 2026-27 fiscal year Tuesday evening while also advancing several infrastructure initiatives and discussing long-term improvements to stormwater management and economic development. The meeting opened with the adoption of an amended agenda, removing one agenda item
Anne Lou Woods-Lancaster, age 89, of Ottawa, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Heritage Woods in Ottawa, Illinois. She was surrounded by her three daughters and her dear friend, Shirley Martin. Born on October 26, 1936, in Benson, North Carolina, Annie spent
Report July 20, 2026 Superintendent’s Report: New Business 2027 School Year Action out of Executive Session Retirement/Resignation: Hires: Post: Junior High Track – Head/Assistant
The 92nd Brown Reunion, descendants of John & Elizabeth Brown, will be held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2 miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 p.m. Each family should bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea, lemonade and water will be
July 21, 1951 – June 19, 2026 Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois. A service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 4:00 PM – Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 14, 2026 Louisville, IL — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee is proud to announce Coach Bob Horst, former Newton High School head football and track and field coach, as a 2026 inductee in the Coaching Division. Over a distinguished 37-year coaching career, Horst made
For Eagle Scout candidate Alec Bower of Boy Scout Troop 901 in Robinson, service to his community meant preserving the memories of those who came before him. Bower recently completed his Eagle Scout service project at Riverside Cemetery in Newton, where he led a team of family and friends in
• Public Hearing for Appropriations on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM. AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb
The Problem Isn’t Finding Peptides—It’s Knowing Where to Begin Over the past year, peptides have become one of the most talked-about topics in health and longevity. Social media is filled with stories of improved energy, weight loss, muscle gain, better sleep, faster recovery, and healthier aging. Unfortunately, what’s often missing