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Andrew Deters, County Engineer, has the following to say about the Materials Tax which will be on the November 3rd Ballot. It is required there be a vote every 5 years on whether or not to continue the Jasper County Materials Tax. This Materials Tax was originally approved by Jasper
Lindsey Vogt, manager of the Clark and Jasper County Farm Bureaus, recently completed all requirements to earn the designation of Illinois Farm Bureau Certified Manager (IFBCM). The IFBCM program, established by Illinois Farm Bureau in 1993, recognizes county Farm Bureau managers for professional achievement and leadership in managing staff. To
The Newton City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, at Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren Street. Mayor Joshua J. Kuhl will call the meeting to order, with Alderman Gayle Glumac leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The council will then consider approval of the September 15
A Newton Community High School graduate and highly decorated Vietnam veteran was recently honored for his military service and the legacy he has left with family, friends and fellow veterans. Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman was born December 8, 1949, in Hardinville, Illinois, the son of Joseph Henry and Rosa Ellen
Blood vs. Saliva vs. DUTCH Hormone testing can provide valuable information about how your body is producing and processing hormones. However, different tests answer different questions. There is no single test that is best for every patient. 🩸 Blood Testing “How much hormone is circulating in my bloodstream?” Blood testing
SAINTE MARIE, Ill. — Residents and visitors are invited to step into a holiday wonderland when Whoville comes to Sainte Marie on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Christmas-themed community event promises a full day of family entertainment, activities and holiday fun. Among the activities
Newton High School will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym, located at 201 West End Avenue in Newton. The blood drive is sponsored by the Newton High School Student Council and provides an opportunity
Jasper County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 General Election, with a lengthy ballot featuring federal, state, regional, county and judicial races, along with a countywide tax proposition. A preview of the Jasper County ballot, dated Sept. 21, was released by Jasper County Clerk
Newton Community High School cross country runners turned in several strong performances on Thursday, September 24, with multiple Eagles and Lady Eagles recording personal best times. Boys Levi Salyers led the Newton boys, finishing 15th with a personal-best time of 17:24.0. The junior continued his strong season with another sub-18-minute
The Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education approved the district’s FY 2027 budget, received an update on the Newton Elementary School building addition and extended Superintendent Joe Sornberger’s contract through the 2029-2030 school year during its regular meeting Monday, September 21. All seven board members