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Bonnie K. Finn age 72, of Newton passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bonnie will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Jeffries officiating. Visitation will
Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District 1403 Clayton Ave Newton, IL 62448 618-783-2319 ext. 3 News Release Director Election The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District will be holding a general election of three directors on February 2 nd . Voting will take place in the SWCD office
Congratulations to St. Thomas students who achieved A and B Honor Roll. The A honor roll recipients are noted by the blue certificates and the B Honor Roll is signified by the Red Certificates.
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL PRE-REGISTRATION MEETING St. Thomas School in Newton will be holding a kindergarten and new student informational pre- registration night on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2023. The evening will begin with a parent meeting at 5:30 in the school cafeteria. Information will be provided about not only our
Michael Kent Yager, age 51 February 27, 1971 – January 14, 2023 Michael Kent Yager, age 51, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Michael’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the New Beginnings Church in Newton, Illinois
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report January 16, 2023 Superintendent’s Report: New Business First Reading of Board Policies: Resignations Approve to Advertise:
Robert Joe “Bob” Shawver, age 71 April 4, 1951 – January 14, 2023 Robert Joe “Bob” Shawver, age 71, formerly of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 11:17 AM – Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Robinson Rehab and Nursing in Robinson, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the
Steven Roy Stiles, age 70 September 10, 1952 – January 14, 2023 Steven Roy Stiles, age 70, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 PM – Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Steven’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 20,
Brayden Line, son of Jamee Line and Doug Line, will portray Father Alexandrios in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? I am only in the Mama Mia play and
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Clay Austin Bergbower son of Mark Bergbower and Sandra Bergbower Grady Sawyer Bergbower son of Chris Bergbower and Aubrey Bergbower Wyatt Clayton Black son of Daniel