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Due to our daughter (Katie’s) graduation on August 23 in Oklahoma, we will be gone from August 21-25 to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. We will have news to update each day, and will continue to do our best to cover local happenings, however, there may be more
Helen Marrs Dyer Helen Marie Marrs Dyer, 95, of Effingham died August 12, 2019 at 10:15 PM in Neoga. She was born near Gila, Illinois on September 4, 1923 to the late Calvin Eugene and Carrie Edith (Starwalt) Marrs. Helen lived most of her life in Jasper County, first in
ATTENTION ALL JASPER COUNTY RESIDENTS. Those of us at Jasper County Ambulance would like to educate our residents regarding ambulance transportation, in the unfortunate event you may need to be transferred from a local hospital to a facility with a higher level of care, and/or transportation needed to a local
Today, we meet Ryan Klier who is the new Jr. High and NCHS Assistant Principal for Jasper Unit 1. Can you tell people who might not know you a little about yourself? Family? Education? What do you feel are the most important qualities of an educator and why? I was raised
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital to hold Adult Grief Support Group (EFFINGHAM, IL) – Have you experienced loss through the death of a loved one or friend? HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is offering a program called “Healing the Grieving Heart” for adults who have experienced this type of loss
The Boil Order has been lifted for the affected area. Affected area: West from Jackson Street to Stanley between the Washington and Reynolds and those in the 100 block of S Walnut. The water service in the affected area has been restored. A boil order remains in effect until
Surviving the Color Newton September 28 Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 9 AM – 11:30 AM Sam Parr State Park 13225 E State Highway 33, Newton, Illinois 62448 Tickets SurvivingtheColorNewton.itsyourrace.com Hosted by Crossroads Events https://www.facebook.com/events/470681130149724/ Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Newton, IL!
Virginia Elaine (Reynolds/Robinson) Redenbo, at the young age of 54, passed away in her home, in Golden, CO peacefully August 7th, 2019. She was surrounded by the people she loved. This came after a 2-year-long battle with breast cancer. Born July 5th, 1965. She is the daughter Kenneth Reynolds and
Jessica Guzman is the new principal at Newton Elementary. Her husband, Adrian, works in the tech department at the high school and is new to the District as well. Their three children will begin at Newton Elementary this year. Can you tell people who might not know you a little
The 8th annual St. Thomas Duck Race was another swimming success! 387 ducks floated to the finish line! The lucky ducks this year were: 1st place ($500): Kim Zuber 2nd place ($200): Nikki Bierman 3rd place ($100): Jack Schumacher/Mike Hartrich (tie) The blue duck winner, who received a $50 gift