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The Embarras River Tourism Council sponsored a music program for the Birthday Celebration of Burl Ives. A special program was held about Burl Ives and his life by Peoria native Barry Cloyd along with local performer Ol’Ry. The event was held at Peterson Park and the performers sang and spoke
I would like to personally thank those individuals who are currently working on behalf of Jasper County Boys and Girls Park. The weather this spring presented many scheduling challenges, and I was able to easily and frequently communicate with the ballpark staff regarding changing game days and times. Additionally, I
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with area businesses held a Sweet Summertime Stroll offering businesses the chance to showcase their goods and services while offering a sweet treat for those who attended. With warm summer weather, people had the opportunity to meander throughout the square in Newton
Betty L. Hannaman, age 81 January 26, 1938 – June 14, 2019 Betty L. Hannaman, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 PM – Friday, June 14, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM – Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at