Day: January 14, 2026

The Newton Eagles picked up a hard-fought road victory Tuesday night, defeating Effingham Hearts 45–41 in Effingham. The Eagles set the tone early in a physical, defensive battle that stayed tight throughout all four quarters. Newton executed well in the half-court offense and limited Effingham’s scoring opportunities with strong on-ball

Effingham will glow with candlelight, music, and community spirit this Valentine’s weekend as Lights & Strings takes center stage on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Keller Convention Center. The elegant evening will feature the Downstate Strings Quartet performing a carefully curated mix of classical and popular music by candlelight.

INGRAHAM — Area residents are invited to enjoy a meal while supporting a vital local service at a Fish Fry Fundraiser benefiting the Clay City Fire Protection District – Ingraham Station. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, January 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ingraham Community Building, located

Early Voting General Primary Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County from February 5, 2026, until March 16, 2026. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until

The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions aredifferent for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’rehoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlookedand benefits others: volunteering.Volunteering