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Jasper County Economic Development (JEDI) will be hosting its Quarterly Meeting at Muddy Saloon on November 10th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. There will be a social hour from 5-6 pm with appetizers provided by Apex Clean Energy then with the start of the meeting at 6 pm community updates
Jasper County HCE members made and donated 37 walker caddies for the residents of Newton Care Center. Martha Allison and Marlene Harris (HCE Board Members) are shown here presenting the walker caddies to Daina Groves Lewis, Social Services Director, at Newton Care Center. Designing a walker caddy was the September
Local Modern Woodmen members honor Hometown Hero Local volunteer Melinda Barthelme, Newton, was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on October 27, 2022. Barthelme was honored through Modern Woodmenís Hometown Hero Program for her work in starting Saved
Cora Imogene Mahaffey, age 92 July 28, 1930 – October 30, 2022 Cora Imogene Mahaffey, age 92, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Effingham Health Care Center surrounded by her family. Funeral services celebrating Imogene’s life will be held at 3:00 PM
Violet Marie Newlin, age 87 July 13, 1935 – October 29, 2022 Violet Marie Newlin, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, October 29, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral
Eugene James Meyer, age 86 June 17, 1936 – October 30, 2022 Eugene James Meyer, age 86, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:02 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Eugene’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00
The Newton Lady Eagles defeated Pana in two sets to win the Regional Championship and advance to round one of sectional play at Mater Dei High School where they will face Breese Central at 7:00 pm. Newton Volleyball Match Results Date: 10/27 Opponent: Pana Regional Champs!!!!!! Varsity Match: 26-24. 25-12.
Jerome Paul “Jerry” Kerner, age 73 April 4, 1949 – October 22, 2022 Jerome Paul “Jerry” Kerner, age 73, of Springfield, Missouri; and formerly of Newton, Illinois; passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, his home. Visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022, at
Virginia Maxine Rogers was born March 16, 1922 at Fredericktown the daughter of Richard Benjamin and Cora Jean (King) Wilson and passed away on October 23, 2022 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 100. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lindell Rogers who she married
The Newton Boys and Girls Cross Country teams won regionals and will head to sectional on Saturday at Champaign. The top overall girl was Newton’s Layna Marshall The top overall boy was Newton’s Clay Bergbower Bib Number Name Time Pace Points 1 – Newton Top 5 Avg Times: 22:04 Points: