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Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting
Report February 17, 2026 Superintendent’s Report: New Business: Action out of Closed Session: Hires: Resignation: Post:
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GLP-1 Medications and Heart Disease Prevention: More Than Weight Loss
For years, heart disease prevention has focused on cholesterol numbers, blood pressure, and family history. While those matter, modern research is revealing something deeper: metabolic health is cardiovascular health. One of the most important players in this conversation is GLP-1—a hormone that does far more than control appetite. What Is
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Jasper County Board Agenda
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 Jasper County Board MembersJason Warfel (Chairman) – Ron Heltsley (Vice-Chairman) Austin Francis – Michael
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Jasper Unit 1 Board of Education Meeting Agenda
JASPER COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT #1, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, 1401 CLAYTON AVE., NEWTON, ILLINOISFebruary 17, 2026, 6:30 PM, AgendaRegular School Board Meeting Agenda 6:30 p.m. Proceedings before the Jasper County Board of Review and Illinois PropertyTax Appeal Board10.Approval of Resignation/Retirements of Administration/Certified StaffA. Approve the Resignation of a NCHS
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HCE Butter Braid/Cookie Dough/Pizza Sale
It is Butter Braid/Cookie Dough/Pizza sale time for Jasper County HCE, a not-for-profit organization! Butter Braid flavors are Apple, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese and Four Cheese & Herb…$19. Cookie Dough flavors are Triple Chocolate, White Chunk Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Snickerdoodle
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Eagles Win in Overtime on Senior Night
It was a memorable Senior Night in Newton as the Newton Community High School Eagles battled past Olney in overtime, earning a 58-47 victory in front of the home crowd on February 13. Newton honored its senior players prior to tip-off, recognizing their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the program.
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Jasper County “HCE Plus” to Host Cinnamon Roll Workshop March 3
If the smell of warm cinnamon and fresh bread sounds like the perfect way to spend an evening, mark your calendars. Jasper County “HCE Plus” will present a Cinnamon Rolls Workshop on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Office, located at 8775 N.
Categories : Obituaries
Reverend Michael Roy Seidenstricker, Pastor Emeritus, 78, of Effingham
Reverend Michael Roy Seidenstricker, Pastor Emeritus, 78, of Effingham, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Categories : Arts and Entertainment
Monday Musical: Sister Act! Elliott Kocher
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage on March 26th through the 29th (7pm, 7pm, 7pm, and 2pm). This week we will be highlighting Elliott Kocher, the daughter of Leon Kocher and Jennifer Kocher
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Sunday Seniors: Kody Bergbower, Rhyc Bierman, Hydi Bierman, Lucy Bierman, Katie Bierman, Alex Birchfield, Hayden Borgic
Kody Charles Bergbower Sara K. Bergbower Andy Bergbower Rhyc Ryder Bierman Kurt Bierman Robyn Bierman Hydi Nicole Bierman Brandy Bierman Doug Bierman Lucy Annamae Bierman Jill Bierman Ben Bierman Katie Lynn Bierman Nikki Bierman Paul Bierman Alex Cole Birchfield Gary Birchfield Phyllis Ochs Hayden Alexander Borgic Matthew Borgic Cindy Borgic