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The Jasper County 4-H Sheep Show showcased outstanding exhibitors as youth competed for champion banners in breeding, market, and showmanship classes during the 2026 Jasper County Fair. Levi Salyers captured multiple top honors, winning Champion Ewe Lamb, Reserve Champion Ewe, and Champion Senior Sheep Showmanship, highlighting an exceptional day in
The Goat Show showcased the hard work and dedication of Jasper County 4-H exhibitors, with champions selected across dairy, meat goat, market, breeding, and showmanship divisions. Caroline Frohning had an outstanding day in the dairy goat divisions, earning Champion Dairy Doe Kid before sweeping both Champion Dairy Doe and Reserve
The Jasper County 4-H Rabbit Show showcased outstanding rabbits and exhibitors, with several youth earning champion and reserve champion honors across breeding, commercial, market, and fur classes. Leading the way was Cooper Haycraft, who had an exceptional day in the show ring. Haycraft captured Champion 6 Class Buck, Champion 6
Migraines can be debilitating and frustrating, especially for individuals who experience them frequently. While medications may be necessary in some situations, many people are also looking for natural ways to reduce migraine frequency, severity, and overall impact on daily life. Migraine prevention often begins with strengthening the body’s foundational health
The City of Newton Street Department will be replacing a bridge in the 400 block of South Lafayette Street. Beginning Thursday, June 25, and continuing through next week and into the following week, the sidewalk and this section of roadway will be closed to through traffic. Access will be limited
Photos by Damien Hartke The Jasper County 4-H Poultry Show showcased outstanding exhibitors and quality birds, with several members earning champion and reserve champion honors across bantam, standard chicken, market pen, and waterfowl divisions. Darik Salyers turned in an impressive performance in the bantam classes, sweeping every championship and reserve
The Jasper County 4-H program recently recognized members reaching important milestones in their 4-H careers, including Completion Members and graduating seniors. Completion Members The following 4-H members were recognized as Completion Members: 2026 Graduating Seniors Jasper County 4-H also honored its graduating senior members for their years of dedication, leadership,
NEWTON – The Newton City Council approved several personnel, property, and infrastructure-related actions during its June 16 meeting at City Hall. Among the major actions taken, council members unanimously approved Ordinance 26-07 condemning an unsafe and dangerous building located at 205 E. Harris Street. The council also authorized an asbestos
NEWTON, Illinois – June 23, 2026 – The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Matthew Haskett has been awarded the 2026 Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship. Matthew will receive a scholarship of $1,000 for pursuing business and CDL training at Lake Land College. The Eagle Country
NEWTON, Ill. — The Jasper County Community Unit #1 Board of Education met Monday, June 22, approving an amended fiscal year 2026 budget, updates to district policies, administrative contract renewals, and several personnel changes. Prior to the regular meeting, the board conducted an amended FY2026 budget hearing at the District