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Michael “Mike” Passalacqua passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held from 3:00 pm to time of service. Memorial donations
On Saturday, May 20th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm there will be a songwriter workshop at the Newton Public Library with Dara Michael Anderson from Poss Music Works. See below for full information
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Faith Alice Shull daughter of Brady Shull and Alissa Shull Beau Anthony Slankard son of Brad Slankard and Sherry Slankard Taylor Lynd Slough daughter of Christian
20th Annual Car Show at Plainfield Church will be held on July 9, 2023 with registration beginning at 9 am and church at 10. Awards will be at 2 pm. See below for full details.
NCHS held a job and career day on April 20th. Many area businesses came out to introduce their businesses and what they have to offer to the students and potentially discover and create new connections potentially leading to partnerships.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IS SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A SUSPECT FROM ADOMESTIC INCIDENT NEOGA – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic incident at 476 County Road 600N in rural Neoga, IL. at 12:08 p.m. The suspect, 51-year-old James M. Walthers of Neoga, IL., left the
Charles Henry Helmink, age 90 April 26, 1932 – April 19, 2023 Charles Henry Helmink, age 90, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 2:22 PM – Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St
Jasper County Highway Department / Solid Waste Service / County Engineer 12871 E. State Hwy. 33 Newton, IL 62448 Highway Department Office Hours: 7:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday (618)783-2915 – Office Phone County Engineer – Andrew Deters – email: ADeters@jaspercounty.illinois.gov Administrative Assistant – Denise Meinhart – email: DMeinhart@jaspercounty.illinois.gov 7 Maintenance Truck
The Jasper County Health Department is hosting its annual Heath Fair with the theme of Under Construction “Building Better Health for All” at West End Reception and Events in Newton on Tuesday, May 23rd from 10 am to 1 pm. See below for more information.
Karen Mae Decker, age 56 October 2, 1966 – April 18, 2023 Karen Mae Decker, age 56, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:54 PM – Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of