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June 2, 1949 – August 2, 2026 Larry Totten, 77, of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones followingcomplications from a major heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A
David Earl Stapp age 84, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home. Memorial services to honor Dave’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Friends may gather at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m.
Families planning to participate in the 2026 JC First Back 2 School Bash are encouraged to register soon, as the registration deadline is quickly approaching. Registration for the annual event will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, giving families just a few more days to sign up
Residents of Jasper County will have an opportunity to meet congressional candidate Julie Fortier during a town hall meeting on Saturday, August 8, in Newton. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 707 S. Van Buren Street, Newton. The gathering