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NCHS Senior Makenzie Ostrander, daughter of Alexa Hartigan, will take the stage in the musical performance of “Newsies” as “Tommy Girl/Newsie” on April 10 through the 13th, with show times of 7 pm for Thursday through Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets will be available from cast members beginning
Todd Wade Wilson, age 57September 13, 1967 – February 26, 2025 Todd Wade Wilson, age 57, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 PM – Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Todd’s life will be held at 6:00 PM – Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Lucas O’Dell officiating. A visitation for family and
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday March 8, 2025 for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks optional. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in your vehicle for the food prior
Louise Evans of rural Hidalgo will be turning 90 years old on March 11, 2025. An open house honoring her will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Yale Community Center from 2-4 pm. (No gifts please) You may also help shower her with birthday wishes by sending cards to 19204 N 1600th St,
Each Sunday we will celebrate the Class of 2025 by recognizing some of the members of the NCHS graduating class. To see all of the members of the Class of 2025 as they are recognized click here This week’s sponsor for the Sunday Seniors is Barlow Lock and Security. Barlow Lock
Macy Leanne Kintner, age 25 August 8, 1999 – February 28, 2025 Macy Leanne Kintner, age 25, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 PM – Friday, February 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. A service celebrating Macy’s life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, March
Bertha May Westendorf, age 90August 4, 1934 – February 27, 2025 Bertha May Westendorf, age 90, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:09 PM – Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Saint Jacob, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, March
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 February 20, 2025 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
Below is the 2025 Sample Ballot for the April 1 Consolidated Election
CITY OF NEWTON NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman RJ Lindemann 3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of February 18,