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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
Why Some People Thrive…and Others See No Results Every day we hear stories about someone who “lost 30 pounds on a peptide” or “feels twenty years younger.” What usually gets left out is this: Peptides don’t force your body to heal—they send messages that your body must still be able
March 26, 1952 – August 2, 2026 Randy Spray, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on August 2, 2026,at Casey Rehab and Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois.Randy was born on March 26, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John D. and Eleanor J (Johnson) Spray. He married Charlotte Bloomingburgh
NEWTON – The Newton City Council tackled a wide range of infrastructure, maintenance and financial matters during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, approving several projects funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF), authorizing improvements to city utilities and parks, and discussing ongoing drainage concerns throughout the community. During public
The Newton Community High School Class of 1965 will gather to celebrate its class reunion on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Parklanes in Newton. The reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a buffet lunch. The cost to attend is $19 per person. Class
Nancy Marie Blankenship, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her two sisters. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Nancy was a speech/language pathologist. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a huge Cardinals baseball fan, and spending time with
The excitement of a new school year and a new athletic season will officially begin on Friday, Aug. 14, as Newton Community High School and the Athletic Club host their annual Media Night at Chizevsky Football Field. The evening gives the community its first opportunity to meet the Eagles’ fall
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.