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Ronald A. “Tony” Wilson age 60, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St.John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.Cremation rites will be accorded to Tony. There will be a celebration of life at Sam Parr for family andfriends at a later date.Tony was born on April 27, 1963
The Newton Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #1554 are hosting a raffle with the grand prize being a Pit Boss Deluxe 4 burner griddle and the second prize being $150. Tickets are $5 or 5 tickets for $20. The drawing will be held during the April 2024 stag held
The Family Tree Ministry within Scott Avenue Christian Church will host their March food pantry distribution on Thursday, March 7th at 5:30 pm. When picking up your items please bring bags and boxes as you will enter to pick up items. For any questions contact them at 618-783-3744.
The 2024 BETA Club Induction for Newton Community High School was held on Monday, February 26. Students who met the criteria presented including a GPA of 3.5 or higher had the opportunity to join. Shay Bennett Brady Bergbower Kody Bergbower Lucy Bierman Alex Bigard Alex Birchfield Hayden Borgic Karly Deckard
February 27, 2024 As always, the City of Newton’s customers are in the forefront of our thoughts when we make decisions that impact services and costs. The City’ s current power supply contract will expire on May 31, 2024, and the City has entered into a one-year power supply agreement
The Newton Eagles ended the season at the end of the regional championship, but not without a second senior scoring his 1,000th point! Parker Wolf scored his 1,000th point during the fourth quarter with 7:41 left in a three-point shot. The Eagles failed to fly past the shoes with a
Melvarose Louise Ochs, age 66 March 27, 1957 – February 24, 2024 Melvarose “Melva” Louise Ochs, age 66, of Newton and formerly of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM
The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District held a general election of directors on February 8 th . Voting took place at the SWCD office at 1403 Clayton Ave in Newton. Matt Burgener, Ross Green, and Jeff Ochs. were elected to serve two-year terms. Directors can officially take office
Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93 November 7, 1930 – February 26, 2024 Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:12 AM – Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Willow Breeze Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian
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 Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mr. Bill Meinhart, Mrs. Mandi