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Stephen Denzel Huddlestun10/6/1943 – 5/16/2025Stephen passed away peacefully while sleeping in his recliner at home in Shreveport,LA.He started dating his sweetheart, Scarlett, in September 1961 and married her onMarch 6, 1964, and loved and spoiled her until the day he passed.Stephen was a graduate of Newton High followed by the
Applications available for Jasper County projects and activitiesNewton (May 19, 2025) – The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grantcycle. Since its inception in 2018, the Orell Farley Foundation has awarded a total of $165,954.53toward projects that benefit the general public of Jasper County. Initially funded in
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISCounty Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448May 15, 2025The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The meeting was called to orderat 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. Sheriff Francis led a
The Helregel Reunion will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Ste. Marie, Illinois. All family and friends are welcome. Bring your favorite meat, vegetable, salad, or dessert! Drinks and table service provided. See you there!!!!!
Clara Louise Kocher, age 81October 2, 1943 – May 17, 2025 Clara Louise Kocher, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 PM – Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM – Saturday,
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report May 19, 2025 Superintendent’s Report: Amended FY 2025 Budget Amended Budget Overview: New Business Resignation/Retirement Hire Approval to Advertise School.
Quincy Fulton went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, but Newton Eagles Varsity 2025 came up just short in a 7-6 loss to Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Varsity Hatchets on Thursday. Fulton singled in each of his three plate appearances and added two stolen bases, helping fuel a nine-hit effort for the Eagles.
Strong Showing for Newton Tennis at Little Illini Conference Tournament Newton, IL – The Newton Eagles tennis team delivered an impressive performance in both singles and doubles play at the Little Illini Conference Tournament, with senior Isaac Street leading the charge and doubles teams showing depth and resilience throughout a
2025 St. Thomas Graduating Class: Front L to R; Carlee Finn, Hannah Phillips, Emma Schumacher, Josie Vogt, Rozlynn Newkirk, Brooke Farley, Kylie Bierman 2nd L to R; Mr. Stork, Bristol Pitcher, Alivia Bierman, Isaiah Bergbower, Addison Shamhart, Halle Wagner, Elijah Michl, Mrs. Bierman 3rd L to R; Mariah McVicar, Caleb
St. Thomas held their annual Kindergarten through 8th grade spring concert on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.