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BIRKEY’S FARM STORE NAMES BRADY FOSTER AS THE NEXT COMPANY PRESIDENT CHAMPAIGN, IL – Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc., a 100% employee-owned business with locations in Illinois and Indiana is proud to announce that Brady Foster assumed the role of President on January 1st, 2023. Over the past 15 years with
St. Thomas School will not have Bingo this Friday night, Jan. 6th. We would love to see as many as possible attend the Jasper County CEO event , Mentalist, Munchies, and Memories. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Jasper Clothiers, First National Bank of Olney, Rauch’s Jewelry, Peoples
David Brown resigned from the City Council at the January 3rd meeting due to moving to a new home. Brown is shown with Mayor Josh Kuhl. Cancelled On January 3, 2023 at 5:45 PM there will be a Public Hearing for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project to replace
The Newton Eagles participated in the Effingham – T-town Christmas Tournament. See below for box scores and photos. [pdf-embedder url=”https://jcdailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hsworkroomcopier@jccu1.org_20221230_154111.pdf”]
Clarence Joseph Vahling, age 90 December 6, 1932 – January 3, 2023 Clarence Joseph Vahling, age 90, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, January 9, 2023, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove,
Dieterich Holiday Tournament Day 1 Newton vs Casey Westfield CW. 4. 7. 10. 2. = 23 Newton. 10. 15. 8. 8. = 40 Scoring for CW Shull. – 5,0 = 10 Towles – 2,0,0 for 4 = 4 Eckerty – 0,1 = 3 Self – 1,0
Robert Lance “Bob” Coad, age 99 December 20, 1923 – December 31, 2022 Robert Lance “Bob” Coad, age 99, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 PM – Saturday, December 31, 2022, at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Bob’s life will be held
Larissa Elizabeth (Brasel) Smith, age 58 June 13, 1964 – December 29, 2022 Larissa Elizabeth (Brasel) Smith, age 58, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 AM – Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2304 South Veterans Drive Effingham, Illinois 62401.
Clarence Eugene “Buck” Lewis, age 90 December 29, 1932 – December 30, 2022 Clarence Eugene “Buck” Lewis, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:28 PM – Friday, December 30, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor Amy Jeffries officiating. Burial will
Right before Christmas break, the morning and afternoon Pre-kindergarten classes held their annual concerts. See below for photos: