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February 24, 1932 – August 13, 2026 William Francis “Bill” Dhom, age 94, of Newton, Illinois and a former resident of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 12:26 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
Jasper County residents interested in running for local office in the 2027 Consolidated Election will soon be able to begin the process of seeking nomination. According to a notice from Jasper County Clerk/Recorder Amy Tarr, petition circulation dates and filing periods have been established for several local offices. For school
The Newton City Council will meet Tuesday, August 18, with several public hearings scheduled before the regular 6 p.m. council meeting. A public hearing concerning the Public Infrastructure Community Development Block Grant Southeast System Watermain Rehabilitation Project will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren
For Mack Leighty, cleaning a house has never been just about picking up trash, scrubbing floors or making a home look presentable. Through Midwest Magic Cleaning, Leighty has made a name for himself by doing something much bigger: helping people who have become overwhelmed by circumstances and giving them a
We will once again by offering our sports and activity packages which include the above photos (without watermarks and at a higher resolution) and photos of your athlete throughout the season. Please send us a message on Facebook messenger, a text at 618-783-9405 or an email at jcdailynews@gmail.com for more