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Jasper County residents interested in running for local office in the 2027 Consolidated Election will soon be able to begin the process of seeking nomination. According to a notice from Jasper County Clerk/Recorder Amy Tarr, petition circulation dates and filing periods have been established for several local offices. For school
The Newton City Council will meet Tuesday, August 18, with several public hearings scheduled before the regular 6 p.m. council meeting. A public hearing concerning the Public Infrastructure Community Development Block Grant Southeast System Watermain Rehabilitation Project will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren
For Mack Leighty, cleaning a house has never been just about picking up trash, scrubbing floors or making a home look presentable. Through Midwest Magic Cleaning, Leighty has made a name for himself by doing something much bigger: helping people who have become overwhelmed by circumstances and giving them a
We will once again by offering our sports and activity packages which include the above photos (without watermarks and at a higher resolution) and photos of your athlete throughout the season. Please send us a message on Facebook messenger, a text at 618-783-9405 or an email at jcdailynews@gmail.com for more
Why Some People Thrive…and Others See No Results Every day we hear stories about someone who “lost 30 pounds on a peptide” or “feels twenty years younger.” What usually gets left out is this: Peptides don’t force your body to heal—they send messages that your body must still be able
March 26, 1952 – August 2, 2026 Randy Spray, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on August 2, 2026,at Casey Rehab and Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois.Randy was born on March 26, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John D. and Eleanor J (Johnson) Spray. He married Charlotte Bloomingburgh
NEWTON – The Newton City Council tackled a wide range of infrastructure, maintenance and financial matters during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, approving several projects funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF), authorizing improvements to city utilities and parks, and discussing ongoing drainage concerns throughout the community. During public
The Newton Community High School Class of 1965 will gather to celebrate its class reunion on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Parklanes in Newton. The reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a buffet lunch. The cost to attend is $19 per person. Class
Nancy Marie Blankenship, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her two sisters. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Nancy was a speech/language pathologist. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a huge Cardinals baseball fan, and spending time with
The excitement of a new school year and a new athletic season will officially begin on Friday, Aug. 14, as Newton Community High School and the Athletic Club host their annual Media Night at Chizevsky Football Field. The evening gives the community its first opportunity to meet the Eagles’ fall