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Update: Oscar has been found safe. From Aaron Helm: Our son Oscar Foster took off without any notice and left us with a short letter without a reason why he took off and left his phone and clothes and not saying goodbye. If anyone see’s him,you don’t have to approach
Eugene N. “Gene” Martinovsky, age 83 October 12, 1938 – June 18, 2022 Eugene N. “Gene” Martinovsky, age 83, of Mattoon, Illinois, and formerly of Downers Grove and Lyons, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 PM – Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
Rita Gene Williams, age 80 November 28, 1941 – June 17, 2022 Rita Gene Williams, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 PM – Friday, June 17, 2022, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenup, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Rita’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois,
Newton (June 17, 2022) – Karen Shaffer celebrates 25 years with Peoples State Bank this month. She is a Teller at our Main Bank and Drive-Up Branches in Newton. Karen’s banking history began nine years before she joined Peoples State Bank. In addition to being a Teller, she previously spent time in
MS. JUDITH A. “JUDY” ADDIS, AGE 79 Ms. Judith A. “Judy” Addis, age 79 of Olney, IL and formerly of Newton, IL and Jasper County, IL died Wednesday June 8, 2022,at 11:17 PM at Newton Care Center in Newton, IL following years of failing health. Born December 28, 1942, in North Muddy Township,
Jasper County Fair Queen Contestants #1 Tayler Utley-Gene & Jenni Utley #2 Sydney Dobbins-Chet & Wendy Dobbins #3 Jaleena Hemrich – Jackson Hemrich & Tina Purcell Jr. Miss Contestants #1 Hartley Shaffer-Ted Jr. & Jesse Shaffer #2 Austynn Huddleston-Nick & Megan Huddleston #3 Laura Gentry-Lyle & Christy Gentry #4 Sienna
Randall L. Manning November 25, 1962-June 13, 2022 Randall “Randy” L. Manning, 59 of Newton, IL passed away on June 13, 2022, at 1:41 P.M. at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. Randall Leroy Short (Manning) was born on November 25, 1962, in Robinson, IL, Son of Ralph Leroy Short and Judith Lynn (Huddlestun) Short. Randall attended Newton Community
Two local high school rodeo contestants have earned the chance to compete at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, WY. Last weekend, the Illinois High School Rodeo Association held their state finals competition in Monticello. In order to qualify for Nationals, contestants must finish in the top 4
In reference to the Old Mill Bridge vandalism, we are currently investigating the issues. We have identified the first subject and are currently working on identifying two subjects who appear to be juveniles. Also, please contact the police department as soon as possible when you believe a crime has been
Dana E. Workman, age 65 October 3, 1956 – June 10, 2022 Dana E. Workman, 65, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away at 8:13 PM – Friday, June 10, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Saturday, June 18,