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Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education on Monday, July 18, 2022. Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mr. Bill Meinhart, Mr. Jason
2022 Football Camp Group Photo 1st Grade: Gavin Semple, Peyton Finley, Duke Herdes, Andrew Bierman, Logan Kidwell Punt Logan Kidwell Pass Andrew Bierman Kick Andrew Bierman Quarterback Duke Herdes Running Back Peyton Finley Lineman Logan Kidwell Wide Receiver Gavin Semple Eagle Camp Award Peyton Finley 2nd Grade Henry Zumbahlen, Lane
NCHS will be hosting a blood drive at the KC Hall in Newton on Friday, July 22 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Donating at this drive not only helps those in need of blood, but also helps NCHS Students earn scholarship monies.
Shirley Doris Fritz, age 84 August 22, 1937 – July 17, 2022 Shirley D. Fritz, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Indiana, passed away at 10:00 AM – Sunday, July 17, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Shirley’s life
Pixie Beth Mahaney, age 66 January 4, 1956 – May 19, 2022 Pixie Beth Mahaney, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:08 AM – Thursday, May 19, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A celebration of life for Pixie Mahaney will be heldSaturday, July
On Monday, July 16 the Parklanes bowling alley lanes will reopen. The new owners of the building Ron and Donna Allison have made several changes to the business including bringing back the evening hours and now the lanes will open back up for bowling. With the assistance of Steve French
Leasa Faye Johnson age 56, of Newton passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services honoring and celebrating Leasa’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Chris Parr officiating. Visitation will be held
Leasa Faye Johnson age 54, of Newton passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services honoring and celebrating Leasa’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Chris Parr officiating. Visitation will be
Connie L. Addis 60 of Paris Illinois went to be with our Lord at 11:16 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home. She was born December 30, 1961 in Effingham Illinois, The second daughter of Max E. and Nancy L. (Tuttle) Addis and they preceded her in death. She
Carol Ann Rohr, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean