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Congratulations to the Newton Lady Eagles track team who are the winners of the Altamont 1A sectional and to the following athletes who will compete at the state meet on Thursday, May 16th at Eastern Illinois University. We will have many photos from the sectional track meet within the next
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 May 7, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac. Pledge of allegiance to
Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grant process. Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has awarded a combined total of $135,301.24 toward projects that benefit the Jasper County community. The Foundation
The 21st annual Plainfield Church Car Show will be held on July 14, 2023. Registration will begin at 9 am and run until noon. Church service will be at 10 am with awards at 2 pm. There is a $20 vehicle entry fee with all vehicles welcome. Plainfield Church can
The Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit has announced the election of Martin W. Siemer, Circuit Judge At Large from Effingham County, as the new Chief Judge for the circuit. Judge Siemer, whose three-year term will commence on July 1, 2024, was recently selected by unanimous vote of the Fourth Circuit’s elected
They are currently looking for sponsors for the livestock show for Jasper County and surrounding counties’ youth being held at the fairgrounds in Newton.
The Newton Eagles held their senior night ceremonies before the home game against South Central. The Eagles then faced the Farina team and defeated them 2-1. The game was tied at 1 until Drake Wolf singled scoring one run and giving the Eagles the lead to win. Wolf also put
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAXINE E. SPITLER FOUNDATION WILL BE ACCCEPTEDTHROUGH MAY 31, 2024. THE FOUNDATION BENEFITS YOUTH AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS,AND IS ALSO FOR THE PROTECTION AND CARE OF ANIMALS. THE FOUNDATION IS LIMITED INITS AWARDS TO JASPER AND LAWRENCE COUNTY, IL. ONLY. TO RECEIVE THE MOST RECENTLYREVISED APPLICATION FORMS,
The NCHS Band and Chorus held their spring concert on Sunday, May 5th.
AGENDANEWTON CITY COUNCILTuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 A. Consider and act on authorizing an Agreement with IDOT and the Indiana Rail Road for Railway-Highway Grade Crossing Improvements on S. 1st Ave., Sycamore St. and West End Ave. B. Consider and act