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Grant Applications for the Maxine E. Spitler Foundation will be accepted through May 31, 2023. The foundation benefits youth and youth organizations, and is also for the protection and care of animals. The foundation is limited in its awards to Jasper and Lawrence County, IL. only. To receive the most
The NCHS Senior Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2023.
The Sainte Marie American Legion will be hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast consisting of sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, toast, coffee, milk, and orange juice on Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 7 am to 11 am.
The Newton Lady Eagles celebrated their seniors and foreign exchange students at the home game against Cumberland. Newton Varsity Lady Eagles defeated Cumberland 10-2 thanks to a strong start. Newton Varsity Lady Eagles scored on a single by Allie Stanley in the first inning, a error in the first inning,
Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities Newton (May 02, 2023) – The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grant process. Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has awarded a combined total of $102,896.04 toward projects that benefit the
Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell, age 70 July 26, 1952 – May 2, 2023 Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell, age 70, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 2:09 PM – Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Pastor Bagwell’s life will be held at
Scott Avenue will host their monthly food pantry distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 pm. Patrons will enter the building to pick up items and will need to bring bags and boxes. If you have any questions call 618-783-3744.
Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR Presents Community Service Awards The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, NSDAR honored two very deserving volunteersin our community with the DAR Community Service Award at their recentmeeting.The chapter can give two Community Service Awards yearly to candidates that goabove and beyond in their volunteer
Ronald Eugene WorkmanDecember 12, 1951 – May 1, 2023 Ronald Eugene Workman, age 71, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 AM – Monday, May 1, 2023, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.Ronald was born on December 12, 1951, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Charles J. and
The Newton Lady Eagles placed second at the Lady Eagle Invite being beaten only by Robinson with 109 points to the Eagles’ 87 points. The Eagles did tie for second with Effingham. 1. Robinson 109 2. Effingham 87 2. Newton 87 4. Teutopolis 74 5. Fairfield 47 6. Mattoon 41.5