Your Source for Local News
NEWTON — The Newton Varsity Eagles broke things open early and never looked back Monday, rolling to a 13-2 victory over Flora at Jasper County Boys & Girls Park. Newton used a huge third inning and aggressive base running to take control, improving behind a balanced offensive attack and a
Mary Ann Bierman, 87, of Wheeler, IL, died April 2, 2026 in HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, IL. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on
June 9, 1943 – April 1, 2026 Donald Dean Hayden, age 82, of Chillicothe, Illinois, and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:28 AM – Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, with his daughter Ashley by his side. Funeral services will
Each Sunday between now and graduation we will recognize the seniors in the Newton Community High School Class of 2026. Thanks to our sponsor for the week is Villas of Holly Brook Jackson Randall Meinhart Becky Meinhart Neil Meinhart Isabel Mae Meinhart Ross Meinhart Jennifer Meinhart Zoey Lynn Michl Ms.
JASPER COUNTY — Families with young children will have an important opportunity this spring as Jasper County Schools and ROE #12 Bright Beginnings host upcoming preschool and kindergarten screenings in Ste. Marie. The screenings are scheduled for Thursday, May 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, May 22
The Illinois Secretary of State’s mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Jasper County Senior Center on Wednesday April 8th, 2026. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 904 W Jourdan St. Newton, IL. Representatives of the Secretary of State’s office will be on hand
If you’ve been feeling tired… and not just “end of the day” tired, but bone-deep fatigue, there’s a good chance your body is trying to tell you something. One of the most common—and most overlooked—causes? Iron deficiency anemia. Let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense. What
NEWTON — This year’s production of Sister Act! The Musical was especially meaningful as it showcased a senior class that spent years building the foundation of Newton Community High School’s theater program. Leading the cast was Lucy Bierman in the role of Deloris Van Cartier. She previously appeared in Joseph
NEWTON — While the performers took center stage, the success of Sister Act! The Musical at Newton Community High School was driven by an extensive team working behind the scenes. Finley credited assistant directors Kristie Finley and Emily Ross, accompanist Dawn Colwell, light design by Kristie Finley, choreography by Brooke
NEWTON — The stage at Newton Community High School was alive with music, energy, and a whole lot of heart as students brought Sister Act! The Musical to life, blending humor, faith, and powerful performances into a production that reflected both talent and community pride. Under the direction of Jeffrey