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Josie Meinhart has been awarded the 2021 Jasper County Retired Teachers’ Scholarship of $1500. Josie was chosen from a number of excellent candidates based on her successful history at junior college and her personal statement explaining her views as to why she is entering the education field. She is
Lucille Evelyn “Lucy” Barlow, age 88 August 1, 1932 – July 28, 2021 Lucille Evelyn “Lucy” Barlow, age 88, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 PM – Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences of Effingham. Funeral Services celebrating Lucy’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Francis A. “Bud” Schackmann, age 84 August 28, 1936 – July 29, 2021 Francis A. “Bud” Schackmann, age 84, of Wendelin, Illinois, passed away at 8:06 PM – Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 5:00 PM-
Renew your football reserved seats for 2021 season Newton Community High School wishes to thank all football season ticket holders for their past support of the Eagles. Last year‘s reserved football seat ticket holders will have a chance to retain their reserved seats. Past ticket holders may start calling the
The First National Bank in Olney is pleased to announce the opening of its Newton, IL Branch located at 1706 W. Jourdan St. The First National Bank in Olney is an independent and locally owned provider of financial services that is dedicated to serving the financial needs of the communities
The First Baptist Church of Newton is having their annual Summer Give-Away on Saturday, August 7, 8 til 12. Clothes, household items, and other goodies! Church is on the corner of Washington and Church St. 618/783-2226 for information! Open to all!
Jasper County Jackpot Sunday, August 1st Fairground Avenue – Newton IL Check in 7-8:30 am with a start time of 10am Begin with Berkshire Gilts working in alphabetical order For more information see the flyer below