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Clara G. Short age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Long Term Care. Funeral services celebrating Clara’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Central Christian Church, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 February 3, 2026 • City Insurance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
St. Thomas School in Newton will be holding a kindergarten and new student informational pre-registration night on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. The evening will begin with a parent meeting at 5:30 in the school cafeteria. Information will be provided about not only ourkindergarten program, but also the school and general
Newton Lady Eagles traveled to Pana on Tuesday night and came away with a convincing 61–37 road victory, using a fast start and steady defense to control the game from start to finish. Newton jumped out early, taking a 19–11 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. The
Stop looking at the scoreboard. Watch the game! ApoB, Ferritin, hs-CRP, and Insulin The Four Blood Markers That Quietly Predict Heart Disease When we talk about heart disease, most people still think cholesterol. LDL. HDL. Total cholesterol. But cardiovascular disease doesn’t start with cholesterol alone—it starts with inflammation, insulin resistance,
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage on March 26th through the 29th (7pm, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm). This week we will be highlighting Jailyn Hall who will be portraying Sister Mary Robert in
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April 28, 1934 – January 25, 2026 Matilda Catherine Hemrich, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 PM – Sunday, January 25, 2026, at HSHS St Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, February 2, 2026, at
JASPER COUNTY HCE is accepting applications for their annual $500 Scholarship to be awarded to an NCHS senior based on highest GPA. Students with a mother as an HCE member will receive first consideration. In the event no applicant meets this criteria, applicants with a grandmother as an HCE member
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the people, businesses, and organizations that help make Jasper County thrive during its Annual Banquet, an evening dedicated to recognizing excellence, service, and community impact. One of the night’s highest honors, the Eagle Award, was presented to Lea Creadore and Twyla Harvey. The