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Rev. Kenny Miller 1934 – 2025 Kenneth “Kenny” Kos Miller age 90, of Wheeler passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Kenny’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton
Mary Helen Richardson February 26, 1930 – July 25, 2025 Mary Helen Richardson, age 95 of Olney, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Richland Care and Rehab of Olney. Mary was born on February 26, 1930, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard and Helen S. (Smith) Zimmerle. Mary
Brandon Scott “Beef” Frichtl, age 35 July 25, 1989 – July 24, 2025 Brandon Scott “Beef” Frichtl, age 35, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on the family farm at 6:25 PM – Thursday, July 24, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper CountyCommunity Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, July 21 st , 2025 in the office of the Board ofEducation. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mr. David Blecha, Mrs. Jackie
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 July 17, 2025 FY2024 Audit meeting was held at 5:00 pm prior to the county board meeting. AnnMarie gave highlights of the FY2024 Audit. A single audit was performed due to federal
Billy Joel Briscoe, 43, of Hidalgo, IL passed away on July 19, 2025, at Lake Shelbyville, inSullivan Twp. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday July 25, 2025, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday at the
Carven Leroy Wade “Bud”, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Richland County, Illinois on July 11, 1947, Bud was the son of Clyde and Opal Wade. A proud American, he served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War,
Free Back-to-School Bash and Rummage Event Coming to Newton August 9 Families in Jasper County are invited to gear up for the new school year at the 2025 Back 2 School Bash and UPCYCLE event on Saturday, August 9, hosted at Scott Avenue Christian Church (SACC), 404 S. Scott Avenue
Family Tree Ministry to Host Food Pantry Distribution in Newton The Family Tree Ministry, in partnership with Scott Avenue Christian Church, will host a Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the church, located at 404 S.
Richard Duane Poe, age 80 February 17, 1945 – July 19, 2025 Richard Duane Poe, age 80, of Shelbyville, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:59 PM – Saturday, July 19, 2025, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, with his family by his side. A