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Gerald R. Gilmore, age 79, of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at NewtonCare Center in Newton, Illinois.A Celebration of Life for Gerald will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, beginning at 4:00p.m., at the K. C. Hall in Newton. Military rites will be accorded to Gerald by
Jasper HCE Toys For KidsSource: Connie Elliott, Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids 217-259-9301The Jasper County HCE is organizing for the Toys for Kids program for Jasper County Youth, 0-13 years of age or 8 th grade.Jasper County families needing assistance with gifts for Christmas can pick up a registration
Lady Eagles are Regional Champions and will head to sectionals on Tuesday, November 5th at 6 pm in Fairfield facing Pinckneyville. The Lady Eagles defeated Fairfield in two sets 25-18 and 25-14 bringing the varsity team’s record to 31-6. Varsity Category Leaders Aces: Hermann-2, Stanley-1, Bierman-1, Martin-1, Frichtl-1 Kills: Frichtl-5,
The 2024-25 NCHS boys basketball reserved seats will go on sale on Friday, November 1, 2024 for fans with reserved seats from last season. General public sales of reserved seats will be Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The last day to purchase reserved seats will be Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Price
Walter “Chip” Urfer will be celebrating his 100th Birthday on November 10th. There will be an open house celebrating Chip’s Birthday at St.Thomas parish hall from 2pm-4pm on Sunday November 10th. He would love to see all his friends! If you are unable to attend, well wishes may be sent
Truman Leroy “Lee” Coleman, age 79April 17, 1945 – October 26, 2024 Truman Leroy “Lee” Coleman, age 79, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 AM – Saturday, October 26, 2024, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Private services will be held.
On the 25th of October many people in Jasper County were blessed with the surprise of flowers and/or cookies from someone that cares about them. This project was designed by the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce who worked with Homemade Delights by Twyla and Gingers Garden and Gifts to not
Newton Lady Eagles advance to the regional championship game after defeating Teutopolis in two quick sets of 25-8 and 25-21. This brings the Eagles to a record of 30-6 and facing Fairfield tonight at 6pm with the doors opening at 5:15 pm. Varsity Category Leaders Aces: Stanley-2, Bierman-1 Kills: Stanley-5,
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchShares their Annual Harvest Picnic’s Success St. Thomas Church, in recent years, began sharing 10% of the proceeds from their Annual Harvest Picnic with community organizations. This year proceeds were donated to the Newton Family Life Center. The success of this year’s picnic made it
Below is the specimen ballot for the November election.