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Max Randy Kuhn, age 72 July 21, 1952 – July 12, 2025 Max Randy Kuhn, age 72, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 5:10 AM – Saturday, July 12, 2025, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, July 15,
CITY OF NEWTON108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. ANewton, Illinois 62448www.cityofnewtonil.comPhone (618) 783-8451 K. Consider and act on authorizing the use of TIF funds for the city’s matching portion of theGrid Resilience Grant that was awarded to the city for the rebuild of the Line D ElectricalCircuit.10.NEW BUSINESS:A. Consider and
Results and photos from the truck and tractor pull TRACTOR PULL – SANCTIONED – Light Modified <DD> 1st – Drew DeCkerck <DD> 2nd – Mike Vendeveer <DD> 3rd – Glenn McMunn <DD> 4th – Curt Micenheimer <DD> 5th – Curt Micenheimer <DT><B>TRACTOR PULL – SANCTIONED – Light Super Stock</B> <DD>
General Show Results and Photos AGRICULTURE – Div #10-GARDEN PRODUCTS – Six Red Onions</B> 1st – Dixie L Gammon AGRICULTURE – Div #10-GARDEN PRODUCTS – Six potato onions</B> 1st – Dixie L Gammon AGRICULTURE – Div #12-GARDEN PROD-Largest – Largest-Potato</B> 1st – Elizabeth Roedl AGRICULTURE – Div #12-GARDEN PROD-Largest –
Results and Photos for the 2025 Open Show BEEF CATTLE – ANGUS – Bull, summer yrlg and over</B> 1st – Craig Crutcher 2nd – Craig Crutcher BEEF CATTLE – ANGUS – Bull, senior calf and under</B> 1st – Craig Crutcher 2nd – Craig Crutcher BEEF CATTLE – ANGUS – Pair
Newton Football Future Eagles Camp 2025 1st Grade Punt- Leo Bolander Pass – Leo Bolander Kick – Jax Jahraus Running Back – Cain Frichtl Wide Receiver – Jax Jahraus Lineman – Nathan Broscious QB – Leo Bolander Eagle Attitude Award – Gus Smithenry 2nd Grade Punt – Charlie Wagner Pass
Applications available for Jasper County projects and activitiesNewton (May 19, 2025) – The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grantcycle. Since its inception in 2018, the Orell Farley Foundation has awarded a total of $165,954.53toward projects that benefit the general public of Jasper County. Initially funded in
Virginia Mae FrancisOctober 21, 1973 – July 4, 2025 Virginia “Jenny” Mae Francis, age 51, of West Salem passed away on July 4 th , 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Jenny loved spending time with her friends and family. She loved animals, especially her dog Winter. Jenny
Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101August 24, 1923 – January 20, 2025 Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101, of Greenville, Texas, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:48 AM – Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home. A visitation for family and friends will be held
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday July 12, 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