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From Past Gatherings to the Foundation House: The Spirit Behind Ste. Marie’s Traditions For generations, celebrations in Ste. Marie have been about more than just events—they’ve been about connection. Longtime residents can recall parish picnics, summer festivals, and holiday gatherings where neighbors came together not out of obligation, but out
Members of the Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR, presented the Jasper County Museum with a NexTrex bench on May 7, 2026, following a recycling effort led by the chapter’s Conservation Committee. The group collected more than 2,000 pounds of plastic bags, earning two benches through the NexTrex recycling program.
The Newton City Council approved several personnel, infrastructure, and ordinance-related items during its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Newton City Hall. Among the major actions taken, the council approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application submitted by United Country Burke Auction and Realty for the property at 110 S. Van
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 Jasper County Board MembersJason Warfel (Chairman) – Ron Heltsley (Vice-Chairman) Austin Francis – Michael
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. Mandy
Sarah Bush Lincoln will provide sports physicals to athletes from Newton schools.Sports physical clinics will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Wednesday, June 3, and 8 am to noon onTuesday, July 28, at the SBL Newton Clinic, 807 West Jourdan Street, Newton.“We’re proud to offer these sports physicals
What Happens in the Gut Doesn’t Always Stay in the Gut Many people think allergies, eczema, asthma, fatigue, and autoimmune conditions start in the lungs, skin, joints, or thyroid. But modern research continues to point back to one important place: the gut. Inside your digestive tract lives a complex ecosystem
To ensure all board members are present, the County Board will move the May meeting back a week to Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00 p.m. With the push back of the meeting, the agenda and meeting packet will be sent out towards the end of next week, with the board
The Newton Aquatic Center is preparing for another summer season with open swim, water aerobics, lap swim opportunities, swim lessons, and pool rentals available for the community throughout the summer. Aquatic Center management says the facility strives to provide a “safe, clean, friendly, family-oriented facility” and asks all visitors to
Jason Warfel has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of Edgar Fellows, a prestigious statewide leadership initiative that brings together emerging leaders from across Illinois. Warfel was one of only 40 individuals selected from approximately 140 nominees statewide for the highly competitive program. According to the official