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H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday February 12, 2022 for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks required, no restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in
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Elsie M. Leffler Elsie Mae Leffler, 82, of Willow Hill, IL passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong, IL. She was born in Jasper County, the bend area on February 18, 1939 to Morris A. and Lana (Boehl) Yager. On September 21, 1957
David Lee Nichols, age 71 August 26, 1950 – February 5, 2022 David Lee Nichols, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 AM – Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Graveside services celebrating David’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, February
There will be a blood drive on February 11, 2022 at NCHS from 8:30 to 2:00.
Sunday, February 6, 2022 Dear Parents and Staff, As many of you are aware, late on Friday, February 4, 2022 Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting the defendant school districts from (i) requiring students and teachers to wear masks, absent a lawful order of quarantine
The Newton Eagle Basketball team placed second in the LIC tournament with a win against Paris and a loss against Olney.
Nick Zwilling, son of Marvin and Elaine Zwilling, will be attending Kaskaskia College as a part of the cross country team. Nick has been active in 4H, the R.E.A.D. (Reading Excites All Dreams) team, FFA, and the Captain’s Club. What made you decide this school was the best fit for
Due to the weather- Services are changed to Sunday Monday! Visitation- Sunday, February 6 at 5:00-7:00 PM Funeral- Monday, February 7 at 1:00 PM James Keith “Rastus” Harris, age 64 June 26, 1957 – January 30, 2022 James K. “Rastus” Harris, age 64, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM
Boneva Sue “Bonnie” Fear, age 73 December 16, 1948 – January 30, 2022 Boneva Sue “Bonnie” Fear, age 73, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:46 PM – Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Private family funeral services will be held. Burial will