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LOCAL JUDGES HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SCHOOL YEAR Judges from the Fourth Judicial Circuit participated in a statewide initiative sponsored by the Illinois Conference of Chief Judges and the Illinois Judges Association to help local schools, students and community organizations prepare for success in the 2022-23 school year by gathering
Richard C. “Dick” Taylor, Sr, age 63 April 1, 1959 – August 4, 2022 Richard C. “Dick” Taylor, Sr, age 63, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:38 PM – Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Dick’s life
Lucie M. Hartrich, age 97 January 21, 1925 – August 6, 2022 Lucie M. Hartrich, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 PM on Saturday, August, 6, 2022, at the Arbor Rose in Robinson, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, August
Mary Frances (Taylor) White, age 81 August 26, 1940-August 6, 2022 Mary Frances White, age 81, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, and formerly of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 AM – Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, August 10, 2022,
Donald Robert Starwalt, age 69 October 22, 1952 – August 6, 2022 Donald Robert Starwalt, age 69, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 11:48 PM – Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Willowbrook in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM(Noon) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at St
Update from Newton Care Center Update as of August 5, 2022To our family members, residents, community and employees:We want to inform you that 8 more of our residents have tested positive with COVID-19. Bringing our total to 17. Also 2 more of our employees tested positive for Covid. Bringing the
Our annual Media Night will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022. The event will be similar to the ones in years past, and the schedule is as follows: Band Pregame Show: 6:00 Welcome: 6:15 Athletic Booster Representative: 6:20 Cheerleaders (Intros/Perform) 6:25 Soccer: 6:35 Volleyball: 6:40 Girls Tennis: 6:45 Cross
St. Thomas School, a Catholic K-8 elementary school in Newton, Illinois, is seeking the following individual to join our school family: Kindergarten teacher This position involves teaching the Catholic faith, so practicing Catholics are preferred. Interested individuals can find an application at stthomassaints.com. The application along with resume, references and
Jasper County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ sponsored by the Jasper County 4-H Foundation will be held on Friday, August 19 from 4-7 pm at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. It’s $10 per ticket and drive through is available. See below for more information:
Update as of August 3, 2022To our family members, residents, community and employees:We want to inform you that five more of our residents have tested positive with COVID-19. Bringing our total to 9. Also three of our employees tested positive for Covid. Bringing the total to four.We are in close