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November 14, 1955 – July 27, 2026 Rodger Lee Shamhart, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the family farm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Saint Mary of the Assumption
Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am- 2pm Parklanes 504 E. Jourdan Street Newton,IL 62448 Lunch buffet for $17.00 per person in the private room at Parklanes. A variety of food will be on the buffet. If you plan to attend please send a check for $17.00 per person as soon as
NEWTON, Ill. — Peoples State Bank is accepting applications for a Loan Operations Specialist at its Newton location, offering an hourly wage of $17 to $21 per hour along with a comprehensive employee benefits package. The bank, which has served Illinois communities since 1875, is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual
The Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for a part-time Chamber Director, offering an opportunity for an organized, community-minded professional to help strengthen and support the local business community. The position serves as the Chamber’s chief administrative and operational leader, overseeing daily operations while working closely with the Board of
June 26, 1951 – July 25, 2026 James Harold Meinhart, age 75, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the
Interest in peptide therapy continues to grow. Patients are hearing about peptides for body composition, recovery, energy, healthy aging, sleep, metabolic health, sexual wellness, and injury support. The challenge is not finding information about peptides. The challenge is knowing what information to trust, which options may fit your goals, what
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