Jack Jordan (left) and sister Chloe (right) were presented memorial scholarship awards at a Junior Shorthorn Show in Nebraska ...

The United Way’s Day of Caring is set for Friday, Aug. 1, with volunteers to give back at three difference locations in Jasper County.

RENSSELAER — Franciscan Health officials said Thursday there has been no discussion to close the Rensselaer hospital.

The Watseka Park District is hosting “Roaring Into Fall” for parents and their children 2-6 years of age. The public is invited to the event from 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Registration for “Roaring Into ...

The Jasper Newton Foundation, in partnership with the Dunlap family, is honored to announce a transformative estate gift of ...

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Kindness is encouraged ...

RENSSELAER — Fendig Theatre for Children celebrated its 50th anniversary this summer with a full-scale production of Matilda the Musical, a show that not only entertained but fulfilled the organizatio ...

The Domestic Arts Building was filled with entries this year for the 100th anniversary of the building. The ...

Bradley Hayworth came from Florida to participate in the Newton County Fair. He is a member of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club. He ...

Olivia Storey is a member of the Washington Wonders 4-H Club. This year she had several entries at the Newton County Fair: ...

Thea Richardson is in the Horse and Pony 4-H Club. She shows horses and rabbits at the Newton County Fair. This year she had a horse, a rabbit and made a poster for chickens. She likes being in 4-H.

Riley Smith enjoys the Newton County Fair. A member of the Washington Wonders 4-H Club, Smith entered two sheep, two goats, floriculture and ceramics projects. She earned grand champion with ...