Newman Independent

11/21/2023

Guns Save Life Event with Rep. Miller on Nov. 27th



Springfield, IL…Save the date to join State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) as he and John Boch (Executive Director at Guns Save Life) host a special event focused on Second Amendment Rights. They will discuss the Illinois’ firearm ban and how Republican legislators are fighting to protect one of the most important laws in the Constitution.

“The purpose of this event is to offer the general public an opportunity to hear from myself and supporters of the Second Amendment, on ways we can stand up against a political power grab,” said Rep. Miller. “I think it’s important that constituents have transparency from legislators, and I want them to know they can share their voice at this event.”

Earlier this year, Pritzker signed a controversial gun ban into law, HB5471 which requires law abiding citizens to register specific fi****ms, magazines, and attachments to the Illinois State Police. Opponents of this new law feel their constitutional rights have been violated. Recently, Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision on Illinois’ weapons ban law on due process, equal protection, and Second Amendment grounds.

Guns Save Life is a gun rights advocacy group dedicated to defending people’s right to defend themselves. This group is also affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association.

Rep. Miller continued, “John and I know the importance of fighting to protect the Second Amendment and we look forward to speaking with the public and taking their questions after the event.”



For more information, please contact Rep. Miller’s office at (217) 508-4108, or his website, repcmiller.com.



Representative Chris Miller serves the constituents of Illinois’ 101st House District that includes parts of Coles County, including portions of Champaign, Douglas, and Vermilion Counties along the I-57 corridor.

This is the official website for Illinois State Representative Chris Miller.

07/03/2023

With apologies, there will be no newspaper this week due to power and internet outages. We hope to be back in schedule next week assuming repairs have progressed by that time.

Enjoy the holiday.

04/17/2023

01/15/2023

10/11/2022

G.O.A.L. pumpkin contest and pet costume contest information:

Drop off your family-friendly decorated pumpkin at the Corn Crib by October 21st to enter.

Send a picture of your costumed pet to the G.O.A.L. page by October 21st. Votes will be "Likes" on each image by October 30th.

Winners to be announced at the costume contest on October 30th.

07/05/2022

This certainly looks like a pair of spider bites received while fetching books from the book drop.

Did you know that spiders can bite without injecting venom? As there doesn't seem to be any irritation, I certainly hope these were just "warning shots".

Generally spiders will not bite you. You are too big to eat and wasting venom on you might mean missing a meal. That could potentially mean starvation and death. If I did get bitten, it's very likely I was accidentally crushing a poor, little spider to death without realizing it.

There is no pain or irritation at the moment, which could be good or bad. On the one hand, these could be venomless bites or just some really suspicious looking pokes I rubbed rust in while collecting stray books. On the other hand, some potentially bad bites can be initially painless (like those of a brown recluse) and the spot where my hand was could be a good spot for an animal that likes to hide in warm dry places.

Not an experiment I intended to perform today, but I guess I'm about to find out.

05/25/2022

Memorial Day 2022

05/01/2022

Graduation issue is just two weeks away! If you want to submit a congratulations ad for your special grad to be printed in the graduation issue, send your text and photos to [email protected] BEFORE Thursday, May 5!

Sorry the email isn't a link there but you can find a clickable version on our site at tni-news.com.

02/03/2022

Due to road conditions, the Newman Independent will not be mailed or available on newsstands until tomorrow.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

12/09/2021

Due to an unexpected difficulty Newman Route 1 postal customers will not receive their paper at the usual time. It may be a day or more late.

08/10/2021

Due to unforeseen events, the newspaper could not be sent to press this week. We can only offer our sincere apologies.

04/27/2021

BROCTON FIRST MOVING SALE
103 S. HOWARD * GARAGE IN ALLEY!!
FRIDAY, APRIL 30 8AM TO 6PM
SATURDAY, MAY 1 8AM TO 3PM

42in Insignia TV * Home decor * Flex steel leather chair & ottoman * Storage jars * Occasional chair * Old fire king dishes * New patio rug * Linens and rugs * Longaberger baskets * Pictures * Antique oak ice box * Porcelain top table * Like new deck box * Lamps & new shades * Antique oak high chair * Oak bench * MUCH MORE!

"NO CLOTHES"

Lots of antiques & uniques in the "SHE SHED"

RAIN OR SHINE!!
COME BROWSE!!

NO EARLY SALES****

OTHER TOWN SALES: BRANNICK & CRAIG

04/06/2020

In This Week's Issue:

Eight pages of news and events from, and important to, the local community including developments on the coronavirus situation in Douglas County and beyond.

On the front page – A letter to Shiloh families from Dr. Alan Hall.

In other news – Natural remedies to aid the immune system, veterinary telemedicine, the Shiloh School response plan for the novel coronavirus, Rural Energy for America program deadline extended, staying in touch from a distance, Parkland Career Services features remote career support, and more!

Regular columns include Tim Hendershot covering Titans basketball players receiving honors and the early end of track season and there are Blueberry Muffins in the Recipe Corner.

03/23/2020

In This Week's Issue:

Eight pages of news and events from, and important to, the local community including the Shiloh School Board meeting.

On the front page – COVID-19 responses from Douglas County, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and Chemical Industry Council of Illinois.

In other news – USDA Service Centers take coronavirus precautions, Governor Pritzker announces new measures to help Illinoisans affected by COVID-19, Douglas County ag update for March, Jesse White extends office closures, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight postponed, Camargo farmer wins national soybean award, learning at home during trying times, and more!

Regular columns include Ground Pork Casserole in the Recipe Corner.

03/10/2020

In This Week's Issue:

Eight pages of news and events from, and important to, the local community including the destruction of a Newman home by fire.

On the front page – Newman City Council meets and Douglas County Sheriff requests responsible celebrating.

In other news – Newman Woman’s Club to meet, Parkland College’s Child Development Center receives grant, events at Shiloh School, Douglas County Health Department presents Gold and Silver Spoon Awards, spring prep for summer gardens, Parkland College to screen feature documentary, Social Security Q & A, local girl’s college team wins big, Lake Land College receives donation, Horizon Health offers scholarships and free diabetes cooking program, Douglas County road closure, preschool screening time, and more!

Regular columns include Tim Hendershot covering track, and there is in the Recipe Corner.

02/11/2020

In This Week's Issue:

Eight pages of news and events from, and important to, the local community including the Newman City Council meeting.

On the front page – Local woman retires from the court system and Bitty Ball court action.

In other news – Barn cats, Shiloh School events, DAR/SAR Good Citizens Luncheon, Douglas County Ag in the Classrom, farm technology goes digital, importance of family nights in, College for Kids celebrates 40 years, Lake Land to offer personal trainer course, nursing scholarship available, Horizon Health offers dermatology at Chrisman, and more!

Regular columns include Tim Hendershot covering boys and girls basketball and there is 8 Can Taco Soup in the Recipe Corner.

01/25/2020

Today at Beyond Monopoly!

Big box games are King of Tokyo, Tsuro, and Kill Doctor Lucky.

Kill Doctor Lucky is a pre-murder-mystery game. You know Clue? This is what happens right before that. Tsuro is the game of the path. It is possibly the simplest board game I have ever seen; if you can follow a line you can play. King of Tokyo is giant monsters battling in Tokyo, last one standing wins.

The rest of the selection here includes games for anywhere from two to six players in a wide variety of genres and mechanics.

Come join us!