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August 7, 1940 – May 29, 2026 Carol Sue Schafer, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:56 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM – Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral
March 27, 1946 – May 24, 2026 Donna Kay “Kay” Nicholas, age 80, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 4:37 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Private family services will be held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton,
What began as one woman’s personal story of pain, healing, and transformation has grown into a mission focused on helping other women rebuild their lives through faith, support, and community. Leah’s House was founded after its creator experienced what she describes as a life-changing encounter with God following years of
A Functional Medicine Perspective Why Functional Medicine Is Interested in Sulforaphane Sulforaphane has become one of the more interesting nutrition compounds in the functional and integrative medicine world because it appears to sit right at the intersection of gut health, immune regulation, oxidative stress, detoxification, and cellular resilience. It is
August 1, 1942– May 24, 2026 Betty Goeckner, age 83, of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Saint Rose of Lima
From Past Gatherings to the Foundation House: The Spirit Behind Ste. Marie’s Traditions For generations, celebrations in Ste. Marie have been about more than just events—they’ve been about connection. Longtime residents can recall parish picnics, summer festivals, and holiday gatherings where neighbors came together not out of obligation, but out
Members of the Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR, presented the Jasper County Museum with a NexTrex bench on May 7, 2026, following a recycling effort led by the chapter’s Conservation Committee. The group collected more than 2,000 pounds of plastic bags, earning two benches through the NexTrex recycling program.
The Newton Lady Eagles wrapped up their 2026 track and field season with an impressive showing at the IHSA Class 1A State Finals on May 23 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, bringing home multiple state medals against the top competition in Illinois. The highlight of the day came from
The Newton Lady Eagles battled until the final inning Wednesday but came up just short in a 3-2 loss to Teutopolis. Newton actually outhit the Wooden Shoes 4-3 in the contest, with senior Izzy Meinhart leading the way offensively with two hits. The Lady Eagles struck first in the top
The Newton Eagles turned in a strong sectional performance, earning multiple state-qualifying marks and several top finishes across the track and field events. Matthew Haskett led the way in the 400 meters, winning the sectional title with a time of 51.12 seconds to qualify for state. Henry Will followed close