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Richard Duane Poe, age 80 February 17, 1945 – July 19, 2025 Richard Duane Poe, age 80, of Shelbyville, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:59 PM – Saturday, July 19, 2025, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, with his family by his side. A
Newton High School wishes to thank all football season ticket holders for their past support of the Eagles. Last year’s reserved football seat ticket holders will have a chance to retain their reserved seats. Past ticket holders may start calling the Newton Community High school Office on Monday, July 17,
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report July 21, 2025 Superintendent’s Report Building & Grounds Update Press Policy Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-UnChanged Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Changed Second Reading of Press Policy Updates-Five Year Review New Business 2026 school year 2025 Action out of
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 July 15, 2025 • Public Hearing for Appropriations on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Walter R. “Chip” Urfer, age 100 November 10, 1924 – July 12, 2025 Walter R. “Chip” Urfer, age 100, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 AM – Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
What Is Dysbiosis? Dysbiosis is an imbalance in the gut microbiome—when the ratio of beneficial to harmful microbes becomes skewed. This can mean: • Too many opportunistic bacteria, yeast, or pathogens • Too few beneficial species (like Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium) • Microbial overgrowth in the wrong place (like SIBO, in
The 91st Brown Reunion, descendants of John & Elizabeth Brown, will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2 miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 p.m. Each family should bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea, lemonade and water will be
Saundra Jean (Stoops) Jayne, age 71 December 10, 1953 – July 8, 2025 Saundra Jean (Stoops) Jayne, age 71, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 PM – Tuesday, July 8, 2025. A celebration of Saundra’s life will be held at 3:00 PM – Sunday, July 13, 2025, at
St. Thomas School to Host 13th Annual Duck Race Fundraiser Newton, IL — St. Thomas School is set to make a splash with its 13th Annual Duck Race on Sunday, August 17th, at the Newton Aquatic Center. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m., promising a morning of fun, friendly
DNR HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE SCHEDULEDFor Immediate ReleaseSource: Katie Turkal, Jasper County Extension, Program Coordinator 618-783-2521 Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at aDepartment of Natural Resources hunter safety course scheduled Aug. 8 from 6 – 9p.m. and Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. –