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July 7, 2026 National Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductee – Officials Division Louisville, IL — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selecon Committee is proud to announce Andy Pullen as an inductee in the Official’s Division. Pullen has devoted 59 years as an IHSA-certified official, serving across multiple
OLNEY, Ill. — The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating a double homicide in Olney after two people were found dead Tuesday afternoon. According to a release from ISP, the Olney Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office requested the agency’s assistance with the investigation. At approximately 3:11 p.m.
LOUISVILLE, Ill. — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that Jim Wagner has been selected as the 2026 inductee in the Officials Division, recognizing a career spanning more than three decades of dedication to high school and collegiate athletics. Wagner has been a licensed IHSA official
LOUISVILLE, Ill. — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that longtime Newton Eagles football public address announcer Tom Clark has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Twelfth Man Award. For the past 50 years, Clark has been the familiar voice echoing through Newton
David Lee Dhom went to be with the lord peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton with Father Pawel Luczak celebrating the mass. Visitation will be
The Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education met in a special session on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Board of Education Office. Board members in attendance were David Blecha, Jackie Schackmann, Mandy Rieman, Evan Semple, Nichole Mulvey, and Mandi Utley. Board President Brady Shull
The top all-around showmen were recognized during the Master Showmanship competition at the Jasper County 4-H Fair, with exhibitors demonstrating their knowledge, handling skills, and ability to present livestock across multiple species. Nick Bierman claimed the Senior Master Showmanship Championship, sponsored by Crutcher Livestock, while Blake Bierman earned Reserve Senior
March 23, 1950 – June 29, 2026 Robert Wayne Carroll, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM – Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. Private family services will be held with burial in the Wilson-Seifers Cemetery northwest of Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of
May 22, 1936 – June 29, 2026 Shirley Jean Gehlhausen, age 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney, Illinois. A service celebrating Shirley’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral
August 10, 1943 – June 30, 2026 Mildred Agnes “Millie” (Koebele) Grasselli, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:55 PM – Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton,