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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
The 2026 Jasper County 4-H Fair concluded with recognition of outstanding exhibitors in livestock, general projects, and the announcement of members selected to represent Jasper County at the Illinois State Fair. Miscellaneous Livestock Awards Several exhibitors were recognized for excellence in livestock care and production throughout the fair. Clean Pen
The Jasper County 4-H Sheep Show showcased outstanding exhibitors as youth competed for champion banners in breeding, market, and showmanship classes during the 2026 Jasper County Fair. Levi Salyers captured multiple top honors, winning Champion Ewe Lamb, Reserve Champion Ewe, and Champion Senior Sheep Showmanship, highlighting an exceptional day in
The Goat Show showcased the hard work and dedication of Jasper County 4-H exhibitors, with champions selected across dairy, meat goat, market, breeding, and showmanship divisions. Caroline Frohning had an outstanding day in the dairy goat divisions, earning Champion Dairy Doe Kid before sweeping both Champion Dairy Doe and Reserve
The Jasper County 4-H Rabbit Show showcased outstanding rabbits and exhibitors, with several youth earning champion and reserve champion honors across breeding, commercial, market, and fur classes. Leading the way was Cooper Haycraft, who had an exceptional day in the show ring. Haycraft captured Champion 6 Class Buck, Champion 6
Betty Jean (Mulvey) Ganley of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 23, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, funeral services will be held at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, Tuesday, June 30, at 11 am, at 2160 N. Edward St., Decatur IL 62526.
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