Category: Community

JASPER COUNTY — Unofficial results from the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election show 1,825 of 6,421 registered voters cast ballots for a turnout of 28.42%, with 27 of 35 precincts reporting at the time of the report. Stat Box Turnout: 1,825 of 6,421 — 28.42%Precincts Reporting: 27 of 35

Report March 16, 2026 Superintendent’s Report: New Business: Retirement/Resignation: Hires:  Post:  Please Note: Special Board Meeting on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for a student disciplinary hearing.

NEWTON, Ill. — An evening of fun, fashion, and fundraising is coming to Newton as CASA for Kids invites the community to its upcoming Designer Purse Bingo event on Saturday, April 18. Set to take place at the American Legion Post #20, located at 108 E. Jourdan Street, the event

NCHS Varsity and JV Baseball held a scrimmage before the official start of the 2026 season. Once again this year we will be offering photo packages for spring sports and activities. These photos include sports team and individuals, action shots from varisty and jv gmes, and if we are invited

NEWTON, Ill. — Bargain hunters and community supporters alike will have an opportunity to find great deals while supporting a local school when St. Thomas hosts its Gigantic Garage Sale next month. The multi-day sale will take place April 16–18 at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton. Doors will

There’s something special about summer evenings in Jasper County. The sun hangs a little longer in the sky, the gravel roads are warm from the day’s heat, and somewhere in the distance you can hear laughter drifting across a ball field or a porch where neighbors have gathered to talk.

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 Shay Bennett, the daughter of John and Shasta Bennett who

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NEWTON — St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Newton is currently accepting applications for a Middle School Math Teacher position for the 2026–2027 school year. The position also includes responsibilities as a 6th grade homeroom teacher. School officials note that practicing Catholics are preferred for the role, but it

The Jasper County Health Department will celebrate a major milestone this month, marking 60 years of service to the community with a special open house event. Residents are invited to attend the 60th Anniversary Open House on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Jasper