Jasper County Daily News

09/10/2026

Newton Girls Cross Country Takes Fifth at Little Trojan and “Big” Trojan XC Invitational

CHARLESTON — The Newton Community High School girls cross country team turned in a solid performance Saturday at the Little Trojan and “Big” Trojan XC Invitational, placing fifth as a team with 182…

09/10/2026

2026 Homecoming Court Photos with King and Queen Candidates

The 2026 Homecoming Court will take the field on September 25th before the home football game for coronation.

09/09/2026

GILBERT ALBERT GARBE, AGE 84

Gilbert Albert Garbe, age 84, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Saint John Lutheran Church, 22775 East 700th Avenue, Dieterich, Illinois, with Pastor Gary Fortkamp and Pastor Dean Herberts officiating. The burial will be in the Dieterich Village Cemetery south of Dieterich, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the church and again from 10:00 AM until service time on Saturday. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.

July 24, 1942 – September 5, 2026 Gilbert Albert Garbe, age 84, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturda…

09/08/2026

Can’t make it to the game? Watch it at home with Eagle Eye On Sports!

We are all set up for Lady Eagle Volleyball on EESN! We will have the livestream running with scoreboard for the JV game! Tune in tonight!🦅

09/08/2026

Newton Girls Tennis Edges Olney 5-4

The Newton Eagles girls tennis team earned a 5-4 victory over Olney after splitting the singles competition and doubles matches in a tightly contested meet. Newton built an early advantage in singl…

09/08/2026

Voting Information

Notice: Elderly and Handicapped Voters
Notice is hereby given of the availability of registration and voting aids under the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, of the availability of assistance in marking the ballot, procedures for voting by vote by mail ballot and procedures for voting early by personal appearance.
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), early and Election Day voting sites offer handicap entrance, wheelchair accessible voting booths, and voting equipment.
When using the voting equipment, you can choose to have the ballot displayed on a large-print screen or read to you through headphones. You can customize the font size, screen contrast, volume, and speed of speech.
Privately, you use the touch-screen feature or arrow keys to navigate through the ballot choices and make selections unassisted.
If you have difficulty physically entering either the early or Election Day voting site, you may want to take advantage of the voting by mail option.
The County Clerk’s office will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. except for holidays. For more information call the Jasper County Clerk and Recorder, Amy Tarr at 618-783-3124.

Early Voting
General Election

The office of the County Clerk is open
for Early Voting for all precincts in
Jasper County from September 24,
2026, until November 2, 2026.

Located at 204 West Washington Street,
Suite 2, Newton, IL.

You may vote in the office from 8 am
until 4 pm Monday through Friday, until
the day before the November 3rd
General Election.

Saturday hours will be 9 am until noon
on October 31 st , 2026.

09/07/2026

Newton Rolls Past Casey-Westfield, 42-14

For the full gallery and story of this exciting game click the link below! All four interceptions are included in the gallery!

Newton Eagle Football

The Newton Eagles turned in a dominant second-half performance Friday night, pulling away from Casey-Westfield for a 42-14 victory on September 4. Newton led 7-0 after one quarter and carried a 14-…

09/07/2026

Pink Out Night Adds Special Meaning to Newton Football Victory - Pre-Game, Halftime, and Post Game Photos

Newton Community High School Cheer The Jasper County Cancer Support , Inc Newton Eagle Football Newton Marching Eagles

https://jcdailynews.com/pink-out-night-adds-special-meaning-to-newton-football-victory-pre-game-halftime-and-post-game-photos/

09/07/2026

David J. Miller age 70, of Effingham

David J. Miller age 70, of Effingham passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Private family interment services will be held in the Headyville Cemetery at a later date.

David J. Miller age 70, of Effingham passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Central Christian …

09/07/2026

Paul D. Johnson age 91, of Newton

Paul D. Johnson age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Funeral services honoring Paul’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services, Wednesday, September 9th, in the funeral home. Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton, Illinois.

Paul D. Johnson age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.  Funeral services honoring Paul’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wedn…