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Carol June Easton, age 90 June 30, 1933 – July 7, 2023 Carol June Easton, age 90, of the Liberty Hill Community, in rural Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 10:15 PM – Friday, July 7, 2023, at her home. Funeral services celebrating June’s life will be held at 12:00 PM
Scott Avenue Christian Church will hold their annual Vacation Bible School on July 16th through the 20th for Kindergarten through fifth graders from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each night.
The Helregel Reunion was held on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Parish Center, Sainte Marie, Illinois with 52 persons attending. Family pictures and quilts were displayed for all to enjoy. Brock Vogt, Kinsey Barber, and Linda Huss led everyone in the meal prayer. After dinner,
Effingham Regional Career Foundation Elects OfficersCommunity Leaders named to govern career-advancement program (Effingham, Ill. 07/06/2023) – The Effingham Regional Career Foundation board members elected officers during their May 2023 meeting at the Unit 40 School Board Office. While several members were in attendance, some of the 33 members attended via
Jasper County FairPedal Tractor Pull Results Ages 3-41st – Isaac Kistner 35′ 10″2nd – Gus Gorrell 33′ 1″3rd – Owen Ochs 31′ 4″ Ages 5-61st – Andrew Bierman 67′ 0″2nd – Miles Sadler 57′ 9″3rd – Rhett Ochs 57′ 6″ Ages 7-81st – Audrey Ginder 62′ 3″2nd – Carter
The Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game was held at Rose Hulman’s Cook Stadium and featured players from 36 Wabash Valley high schools, split up into the Gold Division, coached by Linton’s Brian Oliver, and the Black Division, coached by former Owen Valley coach Rob Gibson. Newton Eagles graduates
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Agenda Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua Kuhl, Mayor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Larry Brooks. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, Deputy City Clerk ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of June
Award Title Donor Recepient Champion Sr. Master Showmanship Crutcher Livestock Shawn Crutcher Reserve Sr. Master Showmanship Crutcher Livestock Trevor Crutcher Champion Jr. Master Showmanship Crutcher Livestock Weston Goebel Reserve Jr. Master Showmanship Crutcher Livestock Blake Bierman
On July 9, 2023, Plainfield Church will host the 20th Annual Car Show at the Plainfield Church in Rose Hill. Registration is from 9 am to noon with church service at 10 am. The awards will be at 2 pm. $20 entry fee per vehicle and all vehicles are welcome.
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday July 8, 2023 for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks optional. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in