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The owners of The Hill (Roger Wheat and Jim French) recently celebrated their 3rd Year Anniversary on Saturday, October 19, 2019, by serving pulled pork sandwiches (with 4 different BBQ sauces), chips, and cookies as a fundraiser for Toys For Kids of Jasper County. A total of $678.00 in free will
Mindy Street was appointed to the Jasper County Community Unit 1 Board of Education to fill the seat of her husband, the late Rob Street.
The residents of the City of Newton will have an opportunity to dispose of the following bulk items on November 1st in conjunction with the contract with Republic Services and Newton. This is open to all residents within the city regardless of whether they have services with Republic.
LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65 LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65, of Newton, Illinois, went to be with the Lord at 10:30 AM – Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family. A eulogy celebrating LeRoy’s life will be read at 10:15 AM – Thursday, October 24, 2019, at
The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin vacuuming leaves along the city streets on November 1, Monday-Friday, until end of November or into first week of December if required for extended season. The leaves must be on the roadside of the ditch near the street or at the edge of the
Public Notice: Due to the Veterans Day Holiday (Monday, November 11, 2019), the Jasper County Finance Committee will meet on a special date, Friday, November 8, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the Japer County Office Building. Jason Warfel Finance Chairman
10/7/19 vs. Cumberland 7th Grade – 40-20 Camryn Martin – 13 points; 5 steals and 3 assists. Addyson O’Dell – 7 points; 3 rebounds and 2 assists. 8th Grade – 37-27 Brooke Schafer – 10 points and 3 steals. Emma Nadler – 4 points and 8 rebounds. Macy Barthelemy 4
Veteran’s Day flags need to be at the American Legion in Newton or at the Ste. Marie Bank by November 4. The Legion is open from 2 pm to 8 pm Monday through Saturday and the bank during normal business hours. Be sure to provide your name and phone number