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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!
Mary Elizabeth Harris, age 89 November 12, 1932 – December 15, 2021 Mary Elizabeth Harris, age 89, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 AM – Wednesday, December 15, 2022. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – March 11, 2022, at St
Mardi Gras Parade in Ste. Marie by the Ste. Marie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 932
CAKE ROLLS for sale from February 14–March 11, 2022. Pumpkin, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Creme, Lemon Creme, and Strawberry Cheesecake. $15 each. Delivery date is Wednesday, March 23, 12 noon at Scott Avenue Church garage, Newton, IL. Proceeds benefit Books For Beginners and Scholarship Fund. Order your cake rolls
