Category: Community

We love that our community enjoys our photos, but we recently had an instance where a local publication used our images without asking. As a reminder, all photos, stories, and multimedia content are copyrighted and the property of our business. We require written permission for any media outlet or commercial

Beyond Family History: Understanding Breast Cancer Risk Factors When most people think about breast cancer risk, family history is the first thing that comes to mind. While genetics and inherited mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 certainly play a role, they account for only a portion of breast cancer cases. In

Community Urged to Help Locate Missing Newton Teen The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Valerie Holland, who has been reported missing. Valerie was last seen on September 22, 2025. According to authorities, Valerie is described as a white female, standing 5 feet

St. Thomas to Host 15th Annual Harvest Picnic on October 12 The St. Thomas Parish is gearing up for its 15th Annual Harvest Picnic, set for Sunday, October 12th, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 404 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. The evening promises a full lineup of food, fun,

Photos by Jessica Hall and Marcia Street The Newton Marching Eagles turned in another strong performance this weekend, competing at the Eastern Illinois University Panthers Marching Band Festival. Performing their 2025 field show “Pipe Dreams,” the Eagles impressed both the crowd and judges, bringing home multiple awards in Class B.

NEWTON, IL — The Newton Police Department, with assistance from the Jasper County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, executed a major drug seizure on Friday, September 26th, after an investigation at a local hotel resulted in the recovery of over 7.5 pounds of Methamphetamine. The seizure

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, September 22nd, 2025 in the office of the Board of Education.  Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mr. David Blecha, Mrs. Jackie

When most people think about Alzheimer’s disease, they think of memory loss, confusion, or personality changes. What may surprise you is that many researchers are now calling Alzheimer’s “Type III diabetes.” Why? Because problems with blood sugar and insulin — the same issues that drive diabetes — also play a

Freshman: Brooke Gentry, Mariah McVicar, Bristol Pitcher, Emma Schumacher  Sophomore: Scarlett Collins, Tessa Jones, Maleah Miller, Lily Radke  Junior:  Mackenzie Borgic,  Allie Hermann,  Zoe Luthy, Haley Ochs 👑Queen Nominations Shay Bennett Lucy Bierman Kylie Higgs  Kahlyn McGrath Morgan Schafer  👑King Nominations Kody Bergbower Hayden Borgic Wade Ochs Owen Schackmann Drake Wolf