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JASPER COUNTY BOARDSPECIAL MEETING AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISTuesday, January 27 2026, 5:30 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799
January 22, 2026 JASPER COUNTY BOARD STATEMENT REGARDING UNLAWFUL DELETION OF PUBLIC RECORDS The Jasper County Board is issuing this statement to address the deletion of the video recordingof the open session from the duly convened county board meeting that took place on January 15th, 2026.Following an internal review, the
The NCHS Cheer team was recognized at the Lawrenceville game for their fourth place finish at the state competition in the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) State Championships, bringing home a fourth-place finish in the Large Game Day Division.
December 29, 1943 – January 19, 2026 Donnie Gene Ford, Sr, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM – Monday, January 19, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A service celebrating Donnie’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Meyer
Laura Gentry, daughter of Christy and Lyle Gentry, will be attending Wabash Valley College as a member of the Cheerleading squad. During her time at NCHS, Laura has been a participant in Beta Club, Student Council, Marching Band, FCCLA, Math club, Math team, science club. What made you decide this
The Newton Family Life Center will host a Breakfast Fundraiser and Online Auction Launch on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton. The fundraiser will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the parish center, located at 306 Jourdan Street, and is open to
NEWTON — The Newton Eagles came up short at home Saturday afternoon, falling to the Lawrenceville Indians 61-52 in boys basketball action. The game was tightly contested early, with both teams trading baskets in the opening quarter. Newton stayed within striking distance through the first half, but Lawrenceville began to
Donald Wayne Frey age 65, of McLeansboro, Illinois formerly of Newton, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, Marion, Illinois.Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Frey. Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family with the arrangements.Donald was born on February 29, 1960, in Decatur,
September 2, 1950 – January 18, 2026 Donald Joseph “Don” Ochs, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:44 AM – Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his children. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Saint
The Newton Lady Eagles put together a complete performance on both ends of the floor Tuesday night, pulling away early and never looking back in a dominant 71–40 victory over the Shelbyville Lady Rams at NCHS. Newton set the tone from the opening tip, racing out to a 20–12 lead