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October 23, 1939 – June 23, 2026 Joyce Lavaughn, age 86, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 1:01 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,
Migraines can be debilitating and frustrating, especially for individuals who experience them frequently. While medications may be necessary in some situations, many people are also looking for natural ways to reduce migraine frequency, severity, and overall impact on daily life. Migraine prevention often begins with strengthening the body’s foundational health
The City of Newton Street Department will be replacing a bridge in the 400 block of South Lafayette Street. Beginning Thursday, June 25, and continuing through next week and into the following week, the sidewalk and this section of roadway will be closed to through traffic. Access will be limited
Photos by Damien Hartke The Jasper County 4-H Poultry Show showcased outstanding exhibitors and quality birds, with several members earning champion and reserve champion honors across bantam, standard chicken, market pen, and waterfowl divisions. Darik Salyers turned in an impressive performance in the bantam classes, sweeping every championship and reserve
The Jasper County 4-H program recently recognized members reaching important milestones in their 4-H careers, including Completion Members and graduating seniors. Completion Members The following 4-H members were recognized as Completion Members: 2026 Graduating Seniors Jasper County 4-H also honored its graduating senior members for their years of dedication, leadership,
NEWTON – The Newton City Council approved several personnel, property, and infrastructure-related actions during its June 16 meeting at City Hall. Among the major actions taken, council members unanimously approved Ordinance 26-07 condemning an unsafe and dangerous building located at 205 E. Harris Street. The council also authorized an asbestos
NEWTON, Illinois – June 23, 2026 – The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Matthew Haskett has been awarded the 2026 Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship. Matthew will receive a scholarship of $1,000 for pursuing business and CDL training at Lake Land College. The Eagle Country
NEWTON, Ill. — The Jasper County Community Unit #1 Board of Education met Monday, June 22, approving an amended fiscal year 2026 budget, updates to district policies, administrative contract renewals, and several personnel changes. Prior to the regular meeting, the board conducted an amended FY2026 budget hearing at the District
May 20, 1931 – June 20, 2026 Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements
Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the 23rd Annual Plainfield Church Car Show on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Plainfield Church, located at 17605 N. 1280th Street in Hidalgo, just east of Rose Hill. Registration for the event begins at 8:30 a.m., with a vehicle registration