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Orell Farley Foundation Accepting 2021 Applications The Orell Farley Foundation awarded total of $24,000 in 2020 to ten organizations for projects to benefit the general public of Jasper County. Initially funded in 2018, the Orell Farley Foundation supplements qualified organizations in Jasper County, Illinois that sponsor projects and activities
Rudy Joseph Dierkens, age 38 May 23, 1982 – May 6, 2021 Rudy Joseph Dierkens, age 38, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 AM – Thursday, May 6, 2021. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Greenup Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral
Carolyn Sue Jenkins, age 74 June 1, 1946 – May 8, 2021 Carolyn Sue Jenkins, age 74, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM – Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Carolyn’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, May 13, 2021, at
The first ever Jr. Miss Jasper County will be held during the 2021 Jasper County Fair. For ages 13-15, the first ten entry forms received will be accepted, and to receive a form contact Raelee at 618-554-5095.
Signups for the 2021 Little Miss Jasper County are underway with only ten spots this year. Little girls age 4-6 can enter and you need to contact Raelee for an entry form. Only the first ten forms received will be accepted.
There is a spring tractor drive leaving the Oblong Fairgrounds at 10 am on Saturday, May 22. If you are planning on attending contact Doug Jones at 618-554-6080 for lunch count. Lunch will be at Irene’s Vineyard and is $10.95 per person. Menu includes choice of smoked chicken breast or
The 2020-21 St. Thomas Boys and Girls Track team. St. Thomas Track & Field 2021 L to R Front Row Jessica Spiker; Hydi Bierman; Megan Miller; Kinli Michl; Morgan Schafer; Peyton Willenborg; Grace Schumacher; Madison Keller; Maekenna Ochs; Allie Hermann; Kassie Pitcher; Alani Bergbower 2nd Row Jarrett Pitcher; Beau Bennett;
The Newton Lady Eagles placed first and the Eagles placed second at their home track meet on Friday, May 7th. Tuscola placed first in the boys results with 11 more points than the Eagles. The results can be found below the images. Mens Varsity 18 / 18 Events Completed 1.
The third distribution of the 2021 READ (Reading Excites All Dreams) program provided one last opportunity for students in Kindergarten through third grade to receive a book from the program. High school students and Ginger Robins dressed as book characters and read the books to the students.
The 2021 NCHS Boys Basketball team held their awards ceremony in the NCHS Gym. Awards were given based on team voting and stats. The LIC conference team members were also recognized. Ben Meinhart – honorable mention LIC Conference Evan Schafer – first team honors LIC Conference Aaron Einhorn –