Jasper County Daily News

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

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