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Timothy H. “Tim” Lidy, 77 of Wheeler, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 31, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Island Grove, with burial in the church cemetery.
Exploring Ste. Marie Area History: A Journey Into the Past Have you ever wondered why our ancestors left their established lives in Europe—full of friends, jobs, and homes—to travel to an unknown land where they didn’t even speak the language? For many, this journey led them to the Ste. Marie
Margaret L. Wilson age 83, of Newton passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services celebrating Margaret’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Billy Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held from
Myrna Kay Quick, age 77April 7, 1947 – March 27, 2025 Myrna Kay Quick, age 77, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 AM – Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Myrna’s life will be held at 3:00 PM – Monday,
Newton, IL – Jasper County Community Unit School District #1 (JCCU #1) has announced upcoming screenings for preschool and kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. These screenings are a mandatory step for children before attending preschool or kindergarten within the district. The screenings will take place on Thursday, May
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Mike Swick 3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA
Gregory Duane Webb age 62, of Newton passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. Per Greg’s request, cremation rites will be accorded. The family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date. Greg was born on July 5, 1962, in Effingham, Illinois, the
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