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HCE SCHOLARSHIP TIME!! 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
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Dick Worland, age 86, of Olney, IL. passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Gentle CareNursing Home and Rehabilitation under Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Vincennes, IN.A Celebration of Life mass will take place at St. Mary of the Assumption, Sainte Marie, Il, onSaturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
Notice for Early Voting2025 Consolidated Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County February 20 until March 31. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm
Mary Elizabeth Simonson, 82, of Chatham, IL, passed away on January 24, 2025, at her home. Born on March 17, 1942, in Olney, IL, Mary grew up in the warmth of a big family in Newton, IL and embraced life with a loving, caring and joyous outlook. Mary’s focus had
Thomas Howard Wolf, age 62October 10, 1962 – January 26, 2025 Thomas Howard Wolf, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM – Sunday, January 26, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his family. A visitation for family and friends will be
The Newton Lady Eagles soared past the Marshall Lady Lions with a final score of 70-38. The Lady Eagles dominated the court and celebrated successes as Camryn Martin broke the steals record set by Coryn Reich (1996-2000). Camryn will continue to set a new record for the school as the
The Lady Eagles fell to the Effingham with a final score of 48-31. The Effingham Lady Hearts scoring gave them 19 at the half (10,9) to the Eagles 9 (4,5). The second half, Effingham scored 17 and 12 to the Eagles 14 and 8. Scoring for Effingham included Martin –
The Newton Eagles boys basketball team opened their play in the LIC tournament being held in Lawrenceville with a loss on Saturday against Casey-Westfield. The Eagles started out strong with a 17-5 lead in the first quarter, however by the end of the second quarter their lead was only increased
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 January 16, 2025 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.