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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Tuesday the 17th day of November, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. atthe City Hall Council Chambers of the City of Newton, 108 N. Van Buren Street,Newton, IL 62448, a hearing will be held by the Mayor and the City Council of the Cityof Newton to consider the
The Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education approved several personnel changes, recognized numerous donations to district programs and discussed upcoming school improvement projects during its regular meeting Monday, October 19. The meeting was held at the Board of Education Office, with all seven board members
The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin its annual leaf collection program on Monday, November 2, offering residents an opportunity to have fallen leaves collected along city streets throughout November and potentially into early December. Leaf vacuuming will take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 2, 1956 – October 15, 2026 Leonard Phillip “Lenny” Kuhnley, age 70, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 8:39 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 13204 North 2300th
August 2, 1960 – October 21, 2026 Jeffrey Lee Niccum, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at his home. A service of remembrance will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Jasper Post #20 American Legion in
The City of Newton has announced a change to its annual trick-or-treat night, which will now take place Sunday, November 1, 2026. Trick-or-treating hours will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., giving local children and families an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with a little extra time for costumes, candy and
February 6, 1961 – October 21, 2026 Annette L. Runyon, age 65, of rural Olney, Illinois, passed away on October 21, 2026, at her home Annette was born on February 6, 1961, in West Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Katherine (McDowell) Runyon. She married Marion Thomas on November
Marjorie Lucille McFarland age 88, of Newton passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026, at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Interment will follow the services in West
The Newton City Council approved several financial and administrative items during its October 20 meeting, including more than $115,000 in property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage, a one-year agreement for medical and dental benefits administration, and authorizations for the city’s annual financial audits. The council also approved payment of