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Early Voting General Primary Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County from February 5, 2026, until March 16, 2026. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until
Deanne Dawn “D.D.” Metz age 53, of Newton passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded to Deanne per her wishes. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the American Legion, 108 E. Jourdan
The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions aredifferent for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’rehoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlookedand benefits others: volunteering.Volunteering
7th and 8th Grade Honor Roll School: Jasper County Jr. High School: Jasper County Jr. High School: Jasper County Jr. High Highest Honor 2025-26 Q2 Grade Level: 8 High Honor 2025-26 Q2 Grade Level: 8 Honors 2025-26 Q2 Grade Level: 8 Student Name Student Name Student Name Anderson, MacKendra Christy,
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, January 15, 2025, 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 *Roll Call: Except as otherwise stated, approval requires the voice vote of a majority
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Newton Community High School (NCHS) cheerleading team had a stellar showing at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) State Championships, bringing home a fourth-place finish in the Large Game Day Division against some of the state’s top squad competitors. The ICCA State Championships — held January
Seniors Highest High Honors Shay Bennett Carson Barthelme Daniela Anguas Espinosa Kody Bergbower Brady Bergbower Gabriela Anguas Espinosa Lucy Bierman Alex Birchfield Dominic Baltzell Hayden Borgic Johnnie Brant Hydi Bierman Karly Deckard Audrey Elliott Katie Bierman Luke Farley David Ferguson Rhyc Bierman Jailyn Hall Caleb Flasch Allison Brummer Matthew Haskett
Photos by Damien Hartke Hydi Bierman, daughter of Doug Bierman and Marcus and Brandy Brooks, will be attending Lincoln Trail College as a member of the volleyball team. During her time at NCHS, Hydi was active in Volleyball, Softball, Track, Integrity Elite Volleyball, Club 217 Volleyball, FBLA, CYO, Math and
The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded to a senior that is a Jasper County resident or a recent high school graduate entering or enrolled in a natural resource, conservation, environmental science, biology or an agriculture related
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 infrastructure. Missing another body puts a strain on not only the water department, but also himand Mr. Rubsam