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Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Jasper County Shop With A Cop Program. Families interested in participating are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline of Wednesday, November 12, at 3 p.m. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, located at
Carl Allen Baker age 71, of Newton passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home. Funeral services honoring Carl’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Central Christian Church in Newton with Pastor Mike Knepper officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00
The Newton Eagles boys soccer team closed out its regular season with a 2-0 victory over Salem on Thursday, extending its unbeaten streak to seven games and finishing the season with an 11-5-4 record. After a scoreless first half, Newton found its rhythm offensively in the second half, keeping Salem
By Dr. Scott Bloomberg and Dr. Luke BloombergBloomberg Chiropractic Center Before there were shelves of immune supplements, there was a pot of chicken soup simmering on the stove. Was it simply comfort—or was there some science behind the tradition? Researchers have actually studied that question. Their findings offer an interesting
The Newton Community High School volleyball team continued its strong season with consecutive varsity victories over Grayville and Mt. Carmel, improving to 22-2 overall and 4-0 in Little Illini Conference play. Newton opened the two-match stretch Oct. 5 with a dominant performance against Grayville, winning 25-14 and 25-8. Allie Hermann
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will once again bring some Halloween fun to the community with its annual Scare OFF the Square Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 24. This year’s event will feature the same great trick-or-treating opportunity for local families, but with a different location. Scare
The JV team defeated Robisnon 44-0 at home in their final JV home game of the season.
Catherine M. Bower age 82, of Newton, Illinois passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2026, at Riverside Cemetery, Newton, Illinois with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Interment will follow the services
Council also approves $36,634 for pool repairs and sets Halloween trick-or-treat hours The Newton City Council approved a $15,000 contribution to a revolving loan fund, authorized three tax increment financing (TIF) applications for properties on West Washington Street and approved $36,634 in pool painting and repairs during its Oct. 6
NEWTON, Ill. — The Jasper County Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group will hold its 10th annual Wave of Light event on Thursday, October 15, at the White Oak Area of Sam Parr State Park in Newton. As part of the international Wave of Light remembrance, families, friends, and community members