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“ Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers Mitch Grove has a dream of providing the opportunity to “dance” for special needs children in Jasper County. When a child has special needs, the desire of stepping (or rolling) onto the ball
The Jasper County Farm Bureau® is pleased to announce that Lindsey Vogt has been promoted to the position of Assistant Manager of the Clark and Jasper County Farm Bureaus. Clark and Jasper County Farm Bureaus have been in a shared management arrangement since 1993. With this new position, it is the
Martha Victoria Pickens, age 78 September 13, 1943 – January 20, 2022 Martha Victoria Pickens Cueva age 78 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:14 P.M. Thursday January 20, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at
Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86 August 19, 1935 – February 26, 2022 Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, February 26, 2022, at her home. A time for family and friends to celebrate Betty’s life will be begin after 3:00 PM, Saturday –
Donald Alva Johnson, age 94 September 28, 1927 – February 23, 2022 Donald Alva Johnson, age 94, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:53 PM – Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Aperion Care in Bridgeport, Illinois. Masonic Rites, followed by funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, March
Crop Insurance Manager and Insurance Specialistmake an expert pair Newton (March 01, 2022) – Kevin Shan, Crop InsuranceManager, and Karen Pitcher, Insurance Specialist were recently welcomed to the Peoples State Bank and Peoples Insurance Services teams. Kevin brings more than 25 years of experiencein agricultural banking. This background, combined with his first-hand farming experience, gives him a unique
Jasper County School District Board of Education conducted a search for a new superintendent to start in July of the 2022 – 2023 school year. The Board hired the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) to assist in this process. Joe Sornberger has been named the next Superintendent of Jasper
For over 50 years, the ballpark lights have helped create memories for generations of Jasper County children. They have been an intricate part of the lessons learned on the ball field, the joys of winning, the sorrows of loss, the lessons learned, and the lifelong friendships created within the dugouts
On February 21st, 2022, Helen (Smallwood) Allen celebrated her 100th Birthday. She received 107 cards and 8 floral arrangements which are now decorating her room at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey. She would like to extend thanks to each and every person who celebrated her special day with her!
