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NEWTON, Ill. — The Jasper County Community Unit #1 Board of Education met Monday, June 22, approving an amended fiscal year 2026 budget, updates to district policies, administrative contract renewals, and several personnel changes. Prior to the regular meeting, the board conducted an amended FY2026 budget hearing at the District
May 20, 1931 – June 20, 2026 Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements
Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the 23rd Annual Plainfield Church Car Show on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Plainfield Church, located at 17605 N. 1280th Street in Hidalgo, just east of Rose Hill. Registration for the event begins at 8:30 a.m., with a vehicle registration
Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74 July 21, 1951 – June 19, 2026 Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois. A service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 4:00 PM – Tuesday,
August 27, 1942 – June 19, 2026 James Arthur Kocher, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:08 AM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, June 26, 2026, at Saint Mary of
The Jasper County Fair Horse Show showcased the talents of local riders and their horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys, with numerous competitors earning championship honors throughout the event. Awards were generously sponsored by RoxAnn and Frank Dhom. Champion and Reserve Champions Champion Pony Under 56″ – Kenzie FuestingReserve Champion Pony
The 2026 Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant celebrated the accomplishments, confidence, and community spirit of its contestants Sunday evening as new royalty was crowned. There was no Miss division competition held this year. The evening featured both the Jr. Miss Queen and Preteen Queen competitions, along with several special awards.
Family Care Associates Welcomes Board-Certified Pediatrician Dr. Jordyn (Huston) Kreke EFFINGHAM, IL — Family Care Associates is excited to announce that Dr. Jordyn (Huston) Kreke, a board-certified pediatrician, will be joining the practice in August 2026. She is now accepting new patients. A native of Newton, IL, Dr. Kreke is
Not all headaches begin in the head. In many cases, the true source of pain may actually originate from the muscles, joints, and nerves of the neck. These are commonly referred to as cervicogenic headaches — headaches caused by dysfunction in the cervical spine and surrounding soft tissues. Because neck-related
Ste. Marie Foundation House to Welcome Visitors During America 250 Celebration As the community gathers on July 3 for the America 250: A Jasper County Celebration, one of the most meaningful stops in Ste. Marie won’t be found on a stage or in a food line—but inside a home filled