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Dorothy M. Millsap age 89, of Neoga, formerly Newton, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton. Visitation will be held one hour
The County of Jasper is seeking an Animal Control Officer – This is a Contracted Position. Interested individuals may fill out an application on the County website at www.jaspercountyillinois.gov or pick up an application at the County Clerk’s office at 204 W. Washington, Suite 2, Newton, IL 62448. Completed applications can be
Effingham, IL – Orr Law, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Kevin S. Parker to our legal team. With a distinguished career spanning public service and the judiciary, Kevin brings a wealth of experience and insight to the firm. Kevin is a former State’s Attorney and recently retired as a Judge of
The 2025 Pre-Teen contestants will take the stage on June 22 at 7:30 pm during the 2025 Miss Jasper County Fair Queen contest on the stage at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. The pre-teen candidates will compete for the Pre-Teen crown and will be joined by the Little Miss participants, Jr.
The 2025 Little Miss participants will take the stage on June 22 at 7:30 pm during the 2025 Miss Jasper County Fair Queen contest on the stage at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. The little miss contestants will be joined by the Pre-teen candidates, Jr. Miss candidates, and the Miss candidates,
At 5:51 am on Sunday, June 8th, the Wade Community Fire Protection District was called to the Dollar General at 702 S Van Buren Street in Newton due to smoke coming out of the building. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was coming out of the west side of the building. They
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 June 3, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman RJ Lindemann. Pledge of allegiance to
Understanding Phase I and Phase II Liver Detox: What Your Body Needs to Truly Cleanse When we hear the word “detox,” many of us think of green juices or fasting — but your liver is the true detox powerhouse, and it works 24/7. The liver filters everything from medications and
Myra Diesser, age 84, of Olney, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney. Myra was born on January 14, 1941, in Chauncy, Illinois, the daughter of Forrest and Alene (Stout) Rosborough. Myra married Gary Diesser on June 12, 1959, in Olney, Illinois and he
Jasper County Health Department106 E. Edwards St.Newton, IL 62448 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.jasperhealth.org or LIKE US ON FACEBOOK June 3, 2025 Immunization clinic from 10:00 am to 6:15 pm. Please call 783- 4436 to schedule an appointment.Children under 18 years of age need a parent’s signature on the consent