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January 22, 2026 JASPER COUNTY BOARD STATEMENT REGARDING UNLAWFUL DELETION OF PUBLIC RECORDS The Jasper County Board is issuing this statement to address the deletion of the video recordingof the open session from the duly convened county board meeting that took place on January 15th, 2026.Following an internal review, the
The NCHS Cheer team was recognized at the Lawrenceville game for their fourth place finish at the state competition in the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) State Championships, bringing home a fourth-place finish in the Large Game Day Division.
The Newton Family Life Center will host a Breakfast Fundraiser and Online Auction Launch on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton. The fundraiser will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the parish center, located at 306 Jourdan Street, and is open to
A Smarter, Gentler Way to Support Metabolic, Brain, and Gut HealthGLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) has become one of the most talked-about molecules in modernmedicine. While most headlines focus on high-dose GLP-1 medications for rapid weight loss,there’s a quieter, more sophisticated approach gaining traction in functional and longevitymedicine:GLP-1 microdosingMicrodosing uses very small,
108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. ANewton, Illinois 62448www.cityofnewtonil.comPhone (618) 783-8451 AGENDANEWTON CITY COUNCILTuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. ANewton, Illinois 62448www.cityofnewtonil.comPhone (618) 783-8451 H. Consider and act on authorizing the purchase of the Beacon AMA
The Newton Eagles picked up a hard-fought road victory Tuesday night, defeating Effingham Hearts 45–41 in Effingham. The Eagles set the tone early in a physical, defensive battle that stayed tight throughout all four quarters. Newton executed well in the half-court offense and limited Effingham’s scoring opportunities with strong on-ball
Effingham will glow with candlelight, music, and community spirit this Valentine’s weekend as Lights & Strings takes center stage on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Keller Convention Center. The elegant evening will feature the Downstate Strings Quartet performing a carefully curated mix of classical and popular music by candlelight.
INGRAHAM — Area residents are invited to enjoy a meal while supporting a vital local service at a Fish Fry Fundraiser benefiting the Clay City Fire Protection District – Ingraham Station. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, January 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ingraham Community Building, located
Early Voting General Primary Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County from February 5, 2026, until March 16, 2026. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until
The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions aredifferent for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’rehoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlookedand benefits others: volunteering.Volunteering