There are a lot of celebrations going on this weekend to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Among them the Jasper County 250 Saturday at the Jasper C...

The Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant took place Sunday evening. No queen was chosen this year, but Pre-Teen and Junior Miss royalty were selected. Pictured (l-r) 2025 preteen Jillian Brant, […] The post Jasper County Fair Royalty appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

The Tractor and Truck pull scheduled for 5 p.m. tonight at the Jasper County Fair has been postponed. The fairgrounds received 1 1/2″ of rain, on top of the 4″ […] The post Tractor and Truck Pull Tonight at Jasper County Fair Canceled appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

BY MILLIE LANGE NEWTON — Jordan Patton and JD Finn claimed two victories in the opening harness racing card of the day at the Jasper County Fair Tuesday. The first […] The post Jordan Patton, JD Finn Capture Numerous Victories At Jasper County Fair Harness Races appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

(NEWTON) The Jasper County School Board met in regular session Monday evening, addressing budget matters, policy updates, facility improvements, and personnel changes ahead of the upcoming school year. The board began the meeting with an amended budget hearing to review updates to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Following discussion, the amended budget was approved and will be submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education. Board members also completed second readings of several PRESS po

The harness racing card at the Jasper County Fair in Newton tonight has been postponed due to the rainy weather. Rather than tonight, the Monday card will now be run […] The post Harness Racing at Jasper County Fair Postponed from Tonight to Tuesday Afternoon appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Harness races were scheduled to begin tonight at the Jasper County Fair but the races have been moved to Tuesday where there will be a doubleheader. Tonight’s races will begin […] The post Twelve Harness Races For Tonight At Jasper County Fair Rescheduled To Tuesday appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Jasper County in southeast...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southern Jasper County in southeastern ...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Jasper County ...