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February 4, 1944 – January 4, 2026 Kathleen Ann King, age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM – Sunday, January 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A service celebrating Kathy’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, at
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed Ella MarieSmithenry as the first baby born at the hospital in 2026 to Kimberly and Dustine Smithenry ofNewton.She was born at 3:52 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at St. Anthony’s, weighing 8 pounds, 6ounces and was 20.5 inches long.In
August 16, 1951 – January 2, 2026 Ronald Lee Ochs “RO”, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:44 PM – Friday, January 2, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM – Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the
St. Thomas School will host its 7th Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, February 14, 2026, continuing a tradition that has grown into one of the school’s most successful and well-attended fundraising events. The annual event draws strong participation from families, alumni, and community members, while also offering local businesses a
The Newton Lady Eagles traveled to Fairfield last week to compete in the annual Merry Mule Tournament, turning in a strong four-game showing that ended with a runner-up finish and a 10–6 overall record. Day 1 – Game 1 Newton 64, Wayne City 22 Newton opened tournament play in dominant
JASPER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENTAndrew Deters, Solid Waste Coordinator12871 East State Highway 33, Newton, Illinois 62448 Phone 618-783-2915 The Newton site, which is the County Highway Building, is located 1¼ mile.NE of Newton. The hours for the Newton site are 7 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.All other sites will be open
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 December 20, 2025 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
Peoples State Bank has been proudly serving Illinois communities since 1875. With eight locations across the state, we remain committed to our mission of being a community-focused and customer-oriented institution. Our employees are at the heart of what we do, prioritizing exceptional customer service. We are looking for a dedicated
December 25, 1938 – December 30, 2025 Lenora Mae Shamhart, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, formerly of Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 PM – Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be
Finance and Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM. AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle