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Doris Evelyn PoffAugust 20, 1936 – January 4, 2025 Doris Evelyn Poff, age 88 of Olney, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Carle RichlandMemorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, atthe Greenhill Cemetery, rural Noble, Illinois. Meyer Funeral Home
Donald W. BareSeptember 2, 1932 – January 4, 2025 Donald (Yogi) Bare, age 92 of Olney, passed away on Saturday, January 4. 2025, atGood Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will beheld from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral
Are you hoping to retire one day? Dream of being able to hand off your business to a loved one? Sell to a friend, employee, or even a stranger? Come learn about business succession and farm estate planning from Pam Apke. This event will be held in the auditorium and
Sheldon Elmore age 84, of Mason, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday January 11, 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
Gary Hannaman age 86, passed away January 1, 2025, at his home in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating the life of Gary will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of services
Brad Harris coached his way to his 200th career win with the Lady Eagles during the Merry Mule Christmas Tournament in Fairfield. The Lady Eagles placed second in the tournament and Camryn and Karasyn Martin were named for the All Tournament team. Merry Mule tournament at Fairfield Game 1 Friday
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 7, 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 Eric Blake 3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA
Ronald M. Lang age 63, of Newton, Illinois passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services celebrating Ronald’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2025 at New Beginnings Church with Pastor Larry Matson officiating.
Sharon McCoy September 12, 1949 – December 20, 2024 Sharon McCoy, age 75, of Matteson, IL, passed away at 9:00 AM – Friday, December 20, 2024, in Orland Park, Illinois. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2024 at Trexler Cemetery in Latona, Illinois. The obituary