Loda Fire Department takes part in the July 26 parade. A tractor parade entry makes its way down the parade route. Some ...

Jasper County Community Services acknowledged the importance of National Rural Transit Day on July 16 by recognizing its ...

The Watseka Warriors cheerleaders have returned from a successful camp and are readying for the upcoming sports seasons.

One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident near Enos July 23. According to information from the Newton ...

With the fair bringing the summer to close this week, the Rensselaer Central School Corporation is gearing up for the 2025-26 ...

The Newton County sheriff has released information about the latest scams in the Newton County area. In a July 23 video release, Sheriff Shannon Cothran said there are a few scams going around. “The ...

Lego Club at the Kentland Public Library was buzzing. Maverick created Amphibia. Hailey created a Cubs game. Alex's Pompey ...

Several employment decisions were made by the Unit 9 School Board July 22. According to information from the district, some of those include: - approving letters of resignation from Nikki Buckner and ...

Our Summer Reading challenge has come to an end. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to all of our readers that completed the challenge! All prizes and incentives ...

The Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair is over, but that doesn’t mean the fun is going to stop. A July 15 post on the fair’s ...

Wheatfield’s Books and Coffee will meet at Cup of Joy in DeMotte on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. to cover the book The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. The Jasper County Men’s Book Group will be gathering ...

From a young age artist Bonnie Zimmer found inspiration in nature. It fueled her creativity and inspired her to create ...