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JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT #1, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REPORT MAY 29, 2025 The Jasper County Board of Education held a special Board Meeting on May 29, 2025 to securepositions in the District while continuing to work on collective bargaining agreements.Actions from the Board:● Approved to Hire Jordan Leihser as
Evalia “Bibi” Gonzalez Van Arnam, age 91 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 AM – Sunday May 25, 2025, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM- Friday, May 30, 2025, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in
AGENDA FOR JUNE 3, 2025 A. Consider and act on authorizing the MFT Street and Maintenance Program bid for 12,546gallons of BIT Material AC-5 to Lee Kintner and Sons Inc. in the amount of $49,556.70.(Bid letting was May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Newton City Hall.)B. Consider and act
Understanding the Role of Progesterone In Perimenopause and MenopauseAs women transition through the natural stages of reproductive aging—perimenopause andmenopause—hormonal changes bring about significant physical and emotional shifts. One ofthe key hormones at the center of these changes is progesterone. Often overshadowed byestrogen in public discourse, progesterone plays a vital, though
Newton High School’s track and field team put forth a strong showing in the Class 1A State Prelims, with standout performances across sprints, relays, hurdles, and field events. Several athletes represented their school with grit and determination and achieved personal milestones on the state’s biggest stage. Owen Schackmann Shows Versatility
Joseph Charles Bierman, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 28th at homesurrounded by his family.Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 am Thursday June 5,2025, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Newton, IL. A visitation will be held from4:00-7:00 pm Wednesday June 4, 2025, and one hour
Mulvey’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts NCHS Lady Eagles Over Gillespie in Extra-Inning Thriller The NCHS Lady Eagles captured a thrilling 5-3 walk-off win over the Gillespie Lady Miners on Tuesday, thanks to late-game heroics from Avery Mulvey. With the game knotted at three in the bottom of the eighth, Mulvey launched
Jack Edwards Lemar, age 70August 17, 1954 – May 23, 2025 Jack Edwards Lemar, age 70, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 AM- Friday May 23, 2025, at his home. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM- Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home-BishopChapel in Greenup, Illinois.
O’Dell Powers Eagles to 10-0 Win Over Lawrenceville On Wednesday, Addyson O’Dell led the charge offensively, driving in four runs to power the Eagles to a 10-0 run-rule victory over the Lawrenceville Lady Indians. O’Dell was nearly unstoppable at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a fifth-inning triple that drove in
Strong State Showing for Newton Girls Track Team The Newton Lady Eagles delivered an impressive performance at the IHSA 1A State Track & Field Meet, highlighted by strong relay efforts and top-five finishes in field events. Competing against the best in the state, the Newton athletes showed grit, determination, and