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February 27, 2024 As always, the City of Newton’s customers are in the forefront of our thoughts when we make decisions that impact services and costs. The City’ s current power supply contract will expire on May 31, 2024, and the City has entered into a one-year power supply agreement
The Newton Eagles ended the season at the end of the regional championship, but not without a second senior scoring his 1,000th point! Parker Wolf scored his 1,000th point during the fourth quarter with 7:41 left in a three-point shot. The Eagles failed to fly past the shoes with a
Melvarose Louise Ochs, age 66 March 27, 1957 – February 24, 2024 Melvarose “Melva” Louise Ochs, age 66, of Newton and formerly of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM
The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District held a general election of directors on February 8 th . Voting took place at the SWCD office at 1403 Clayton Ave in Newton. Matt Burgener, Ross Green, and Jeff Ochs. were elected to serve two-year terms. Directors can officially take office
Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93 November 7, 1930 – February 26, 2024 Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:12 AM – Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Willow Breeze Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian