Baxter Community School District has a new school resource officer starting this year, and he brings with him extensive ...

Police have arrested a 20-year-old Newton man who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a juvenile four years younger than him, using her cell phone to record them having sex and then ...

Members of The Vernon Company sales team attended the ASI Show Chicago in July. During the awards ceremony, Vernon was named ...

What’s next for the countywide EMS affiliation? Addressing lack of volunteers Baxter mayor highlights the challenges and concerns facing small town agencies By Christopher Braunschweig ...

When Curtis and Mandy Herbig were teenagers, they met as employees of a Culver’s Restaurant in Illinois. Fast forward 16 years and the couple is still in love and still at Culver’s. The couple ...

Upon further investigation, a search warrant of the residence was executed resulting in the discovery of a firearm, drugs and drug paraphernalia. The dog was taken by Jasper County Animal Control ...

A lasting experience Annual Friendship Show at the Jasper County Fair once again shines as a unique experience for all participants By Jamee A. Pierson ...

L-S baseball begins title defense against East Buchanan Third-ranked Hawks face Buccaneers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday in Carroll By Troy Hyde ...

PCM senior Adrien Robbins signed with Drake University’s football team at a recent signing ceremony at the high school. Adrien Robbins ...

School district finds economical solution for storage garage at H.A. Lynn Stadium New bleachers prevent Newton from storing many materials underneath By Christopher Braunschweig ...

Peck Child Development Center Inc. announces their sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Newton Community School District is going to launch a communications campaign for parents so that they may know the procedures and recommendations for cellphone use during emergencies ...