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May 10, 1934 – February 16, 2026 Barbara Ann Hanson, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM – Monday, February 16, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in
March 26, 1967 – February 11, 2026 Philip Layne Griffith, age 58, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 AM – Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Report February 17, 2026 Superintendent’s Report: New Business: Action out of Closed Session: Hires: Resignation: Post:
For years, heart disease prevention has focused on cholesterol numbers, blood pressure, and family history. While those matter, modern research is revealing something deeper: metabolic health is cardiovascular health. One of the most important players in this conversation is GLP-1—a hormone that does far more than control appetite. What Is
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 Jasper County Board MembersJason Warfel (Chairman) – Ron Heltsley (Vice-Chairman) Austin Francis – Michael
JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT #1, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, 1401 CLAYTON AVE., NEWTON, ILLINOISFebruary 17, 2026, 6:30 PM, AgendaRegular School Board Meeting Agenda 6:30 p.m. Proceedings before the Jasper County Board of Review and Illinois PropertyTax Appeal Board10.Approval of Resignation/Retirements of Administration/Certified StaffA. Approve the Resignation of a NCHS
It is Butter Braid/Cookie Dough/Pizza sale time for Jasper County HCE, a not-for-profit organization! Butter Braid flavors are Apple, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese and Four Cheese & Herb…$19. Cookie Dough flavors are Triple Chocolate, White Chunk Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Snickerdoodle
It was a memorable Senior Night in Newton as the Newton Community High School Eagles battled past Olney in overtime, earning a 58-47 victory in front of the home crowd on February 13. Newton honored its senior players prior to tip-off, recognizing their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the program.
If the smell of warm cinnamon and fresh bread sounds like the perfect way to spend an evening, mark your calendars. Jasper County “HCE Plus” will present a Cinnamon Rolls Workshop on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Office, located at 8775 N.
Reverend Michael Roy Seidenstricker, Pastor Emeritus, 78, of Effingham, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.