Category: Community

It is Butter Braid/Cookie Dough sale time for Jasper County HCE, a not-for- profit organization! Butter Braid flavors are Apple, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Chocolate, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese…all $18 each, and Four Cheese & Herb…$19. Cookie Dough flavors are Triple Chocolate, White Chunk Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and

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 23rd, 2024 in the office of the Board of Education.  Board members present were Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mrs. Holly

Penny Lee Lewis, age 62 November 27, 1961 – September 22, 2024 Penny Lee Lewis, age 62, of Arkansas, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:04 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana, Illinois, after a short illness.  Private family services will be held,

The Newton Eagle JV team suffered a tough loss with a touchdown at the buzzer and a final score of Aces 20 Eagles 14..

Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report September 23, 2024 Superintendent’s Report: Second Reading of Policies Second Reading of  PRESS Policy Updates/Handbook Updates-Changed: Five Year Reviews: New Business Leave of Absence

The 2024 Queen Candidates, King Candidates, and court have been selected and will take the field on October 4th before the Homecoming football game. If you are interested in purchasing the following photos along with photos from the homecoming coronation (and the pre-coronation posed photos) please contact us at jcdailynews@gmail.com,

The County of Jasper is hiring a full-time ambulance service manager. To apply see below for qualifications and where to send resume. Requirements: Salary: Submit Resumes: In-Person Interviews: Jasper County is an equal-opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

Toys for Kids Fundraiser The Jasper County HCE, a not for profit organization, will be sponsoring a fundraiser to support the Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids.  Order some fall décor to provide gifts for over 200 Jasper County youth who benefit from the Toys for Kids program in December. Add some color to

Photos by Kristin Radke and Cheryl James The Newton Marching Eagles competed at the Monticello Marching Sages Invitational and placed first in Class 2A and received the following auxiliary awards: Best Color Guard, Best Percussion (tied with Paris), and Best Music. The Eagles will perform at Robinson this coming Saturday.