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The Newton Lady Eagles wrapped up play at the Little Illini Conference Tournament with a hard-fought week, highlighted by a convincing Consolation Championship victory over Marshall to close the tournament and improve to 15–8 on the season. Newton vs. Robinson Robinson 44, Newton 41 Newton opened tournament play with a
Richard I. “Ricky” Woodard age 60, of Willow Hill, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Axiom Gardens of Flora in Flora, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Ricky’s life will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held
For years, we’ve blamed hormones for everything. Mood swings? Hormones. Weight gain? Hormones. Fatigue, acne, infertility, anxiety? Hormones. But here’s the uncomfortable truth most people never hear: Hormones are often the messengers — not the problem. The real decision-maker sits upstream. Your gut. Hormones Don’t Act Alone — They Take
This article only covers the THIRD of the three topics due to the amount of information presented for each topic. We will link all three topics in the same post on social media as they are presented. The Jasper County Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 27th in
This article only covers the SECOND of the three topics due to the amount of information presented for each topic. We will link all three topics in the same post on social media as they are presented. The Jasper County Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 27th in
This article only covers the FIRST of the three topics due to the amount of information presented for each topic. We will link all three topics in the same post on social media as they are presented. The Jasper County Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 27th in
Each Monday between now and the opening of Sister Act! we will highlight one of the seniors who will be taking the stage. This week we will be highlighting A.J. Pitcher who will be portraying Curtis in the upcoming production of Sister Act! and is the son of Tony and
April 12, 1940 – January 24, 2026 Joyce Ann Stockwell, age 85, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 5:54 AM – Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. A service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the
Donald E. “Donnie” Kraus, 78, of rural Oblong, passed away at 9:55 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. Donnie was born December 28, 1947, in Ste. Marie Township, Jasper County, IL the son of Edgar George Kraus and Rosena Saloma Hahn Kraus. He
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, January 20th, 2026 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. David Blecha, Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. Mandy