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Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Hosting Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses, teams, classes, organizations, and clubs to show off their creativity in this year’s Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Participants are encouraged to decorate a pumpkin in any fun or spooky style
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report October 20, 2025 Superintendent’s Report New Business Resignation/Retirement Hire Classified Leave Post:
Honorato T. “Nory” Japson age 82, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, with Father David Beagles officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the
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John J. HannaNovember 16, 1955 – October 15, 2025 John J. Hanna, 69, of Noble, Illinois, passed away October 15, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. John was born on November 15, 1955, in
City of Newton Announces Fall Leaf Vacuum Schedule and Yard Waste Facility Hours October 20, 2025 — Newton, IL The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin its annual leaf vacuuming program on Monday, November 3rd, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The service will continue
Thank you to Kara Deitz for labeling the photos for us! Girls Basketball7th GradeFront Row: Marley Griffith, Brooklyn Cleaver, Kinsley Kerner, Charlee Hartrich, Ellie Ochs.Back Row: Emma Glidewell, Alayna Harston, Audrey Earnest, Emma Wagner, Lilly Cobble, EmmaMcDonald. 8th GradeFront Row: Lyndsey Spiker, Katie Jansen, Hailey MulveyBack Row: Jordyn McClure, Bailey
Photos by Marcia Street The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in strong performances at the Cumberland Invitational, with the girls earning runner-up honors and the boys placing ninth in a competitive field on Saturday. The Lady Eagles were outstanding, finishing second overall with a team score of 59 and
Beyond Mammograms: The Hormone Connection in Breast Cancer Awareness October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Most women think of mammograms when they think about prevention—but there’s more to breast health than imaging. Your hormone balance plays a major role in determining whether your body promotes healthy cellular renewal or creates
Newton Runners Shine at Little Illini Conference Cross Country ChampionshipsOctober 14, 2025 | LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course, Terre Haute, IN The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in impressive performances at the Little Illini Conference Championships held Tuesday, October 14, at the prestigious LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country