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According to Jasper County State’s Attorney, James S. Treccia, a Jasper County man pleaded guilty to the offenses of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse stemming from an investigation from the Newton City Police. Pursuant to an agreement presented to Judge Kevin S. Parker
Paul Donald Moore, age 92 August 2, 1931 – December 3, 2023 Paul Donald Moore, age 92, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 08:40 AM – Sunday, December 3, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Paul’s life will be held at 10:00 AM –
Carol Jean (Hartke) Vahling of Effingham, IL, passed away on Friday, December 1st at her son’s residence in Newton, IL. Services will be held at on Friday, December 15th, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetary. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to
WATER/WASTEWATER COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:45 PM – OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR ROOF AT NEWTON WATER PLANT. AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, December 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall108 N. Van Buren St.Newton, IL 62448 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb
The 2023 Indiana Railroad Santa Train stopped in Newton on December 3, 2023.
It is time again for Newton Community High School to start the annual ShoeBox Gift Drive. This event requires community participation and is a simple process. When you contact NCHS Principal Beth Probst either by email at bprobst@jccu1.org or by sending a message through Facebook to the Newton Community High
Russell E. Floyd November 21, 1946 – November 22, 2023 Russell E. Floyd, age 77, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left
Bobbie Darnall March 13, 1962 – November 23, 2023 Bobbie Darnall, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 AM – Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Helia Health Care Center of Newton, Illinois. A private service will be held at a later date. The obituary can be viewed,and condolences
Leroy William Westendorf, age 92 September 26, 1931 – November 29, 2023 Leroy William Westendorf, age 92, of Dieterich, Illinois and formerly of Pesotum, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM – Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday,
The Jasper County HCE is organizing the upcoming Toys for Kids program for Jasper County Youth, 0-13 years of age. Those wishing to donate to the program can bring your new toy donation or monetary donation to the Jasper County Extension Office, Gingers Gardens and Gifts or at the upcoming