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NEWTON, Ill. — Rain earlier in the week forced the postponement of Monday’s Illinois Standardbred Association race card, resulting in a full day of harness racing Tuesday at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. The rescheduled Monday afternoon program was followed by Tuesday evening’s regularly scheduled card, giving fans two complete programs
The Jasper County Health Department has released its schedule of clinics and services for July 2026, including immunization clinics, WIC services, wellness screenings, and free blood pressure checks. Free Blood Pressure Checks Blood pressure checks are available every workday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jasper County Health
March 20, 1947 – June 27, 2026 Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre, 79, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Karyn was born March 20, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of E. Eugene and Ann Marie
The Jasper County 4-H Beef Show showcased the hard work and dedication of local exhibitors, with the Tarr family highlighting the day’s competition by capturing both the Grand Champion Beef Female and Grand Champion Beef Steer titles. Riley Tarr earned Grand Champion Beef Female honors with her Champion Simmental Female.
NEWTON – The Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education approved the district’s amended fiscal year 2026 budget, accepted several staff resignations and new hires, and received updates on ongoing construction projects during its regular meeting held June 22. Following a public hearing with no comments,
The Jasper County 4-H Swine Show featured outstanding competition across breeding, market, and showmanship divisions, with exhibitors showcasing months of hard work and dedication. Leading the market competition was Jax Judson, who earned both Champion Purebred Barrow and Champion Crossbred Barrow before capturing the coveted Grand Champion Market Animal title.
Jasper County Economic Development Inc. (JEDI) has announced the launch of its new Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), a financing program designed to provide affordable capital to local businesses looking to start, expand, or invest in their operations. The Revolving Loan Fund offers financing for a variety of business needs, including
The Maxine E. Spitler Foundation has awarded $34,642.68 in grants to 18 organizations throughout Jasper and Lawrence counties, supporting educational initiatives, youth programs, community services, libraries, the arts, and animal welfare. The grants, announced June 26, 2026, will fund a wide variety of projects ranging from classroom technology and musical
July 21, 1953 – June 24, 2026 Judy Jean Houser, age 72, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 PM – Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Sunday, July 19,
NEWTON — Newton’s Stetson Bierman delivered one of the top performances of the night, capturing the Bareback Riding championship during Wednesday’s Jasper County Fair Rodeo. Bierman posted an 80-point ride to claim the event title and a $498 payday, standing as the lone qualified ride in the competition. Two other