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HCE Week… October 13–18, 2025…is being celebrated state wide to promote HCE, uniting counties in creating public awareness and information about the organization, which was organized in 1924 in Illinois. The mission of HCE is to enhance the lives of individuals and families through quality educational programs and experiences, while
Stephen Ray Utley, age 74 July 18, 1951 – October 14, 2025 Stephen Ray Utley, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:23 PM – Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM – Friday, October
Highest Honor Q1 Grade Level: 8 Student Name Anderson, MacKendra Briscoe, Natalie Elliott, Wyatt Finn, Raegann Frichtl, Grant Ghast, Piper Ginder, Abbie Holsapple, Chloe Horner, Maverik Jansen, Katie Keller, Alex Lingafelter, Tinley Meinhart, Emma Mulvey, Hailey Ochs, Avery Sweeney, Maelie Warfel, Cora Wolf, Mabry Zumbahlen, Kamyle Count : 19 High
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, October 16, 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 Jasper County Board MembersJason Warfel (Chairman) – Ron Heltsley (Vice-Chairman) Austin Francis – Michael
Homecoming Pre-game, Halftime Show, and the Introduction of the 25-year football team.
Local Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest are honored this December 13, 2025 on National Wreaths Across America Day. This event is held yearly at more than
Ribbon Cutting Marks New Chapter for Newton ERBA Head Start Photos Provided by Mindy Browning NEWTON – Celebration filled the air Tuesday morning as the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Newton ERBA Head Start program. The event not only commemorated the opening of their new
Eagles Celebrate Homecoming with 24–21 Victory Over Robinson The lights were bright and the stands were packed Friday night at Chizevsky Field as the Newton Eagles celebrated Homecoming 2025 with a hard-fought 24–21 victory over the Robinson Maroons. The game capped off an evening filled with community pride, student spirit,
WORK SCHEDULE FOR VETERANS DAY 2025 NOV. 6 – THURSDAY. LAST DAY TO BRINGFLAGS INTO LEGION POST 20 !!!!!! NOV. 8 – SATURDAY, 8:30am PUTTING FLAGSON POLES AT JASPER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDSFLORAL HALL. NOV. 10 – MONDAY, 1:00 STAKING COURTHOUSELAWN. Nov. 11 – TUESDAY, 6:00am, PUT FLAGS UP ATCOURTHOUSE LAWN. NOV.
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448October 7, 2025 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Minutes October 7, 20255:30 PM – 5:58 PM Present: RJ Lindemann, Mike Swick, Gayle Glumac, Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, Melissa Brooks,Joshua Kuhl, Amy TarrBill Heap and Eric Blake arrived