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Today Sam takes us to Sam Parr State Park. 72 acres of land were acquired in 1960, to become the Jasper County Conservation Area. Through additional acquisitions, the total acreage has grown to 1,180 with a 183 acre lake. The name was changed to Sam Parr State Park on May 12,
The Embarras River Tourism Council Christmas Lights in Peterson Park Committee in conjunction with the Newton VFW #7537 will be hosting a Fish Fry at the Newton VFW on Friday, October 23rd from 4pm to 7pm. Carry out, dine in, and curbside service is available. There will also be a
Submitted by Tony Trimble Vote NO to Defeat the Progressive Tax By Dennis Green, Lawrenceville, IL farmer and District 13 Director – Illinois Farm Bureau The first item on this election’s ballot will be a seemingly simple question: Do you support an amendment to the Illinois Constitution? But this question is not as straightforward as it might first appear. This proposed amendment would change Illinois’
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Larry Brooks 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/15/20 After careful consideration and consultation with County Board Chairman Ron Heltsley, the regularly scheduled board meeting for 10-15-20 is hereby cancelled. The cancellation is to allow for appropriate contact tracing associated with a COVID-19 concern. The public is additionally hereby notified that the Jasper County Board,