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Jasper County Junior High hosted their annual 8th grade celebratory breakfast in the gym before school. Students were recognized for attitude, leadership, academic achievements, and citizenship and department awards. Attitude- positive, grateful, and acceptance Beth Broscious-Finley Maeson Dhom-Finley Chance Mulvey – A. Harris Olivia Sornberger – A. Harris Olivia Bright-
The Newton Lady Eagles won their sectional meet. See below for photos and scores. Photos by Mindy Hartke, Alan Hartke, and Jerry Martin Womens Varsity 18 / 18 Events Completed 1. Newton 140 2. Teutopolis 104 3. Effingham (St. Anthony) 96 4. Marshall 76 5. Altamont 43.5 6. Brownstown 41
The Peoples Bancorp, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 15, 2024 in Newton, IL. Those in attendance honored and celebrated the retirements of Greg Ikemire and Mark Dougherty from the bank’s board of directors, both having served the bank and this community for 51+ years!. Greg began
The Newton Eagles fell to the Edwards County Lions with a final score of 0-2. Max Meinhart recorded 18 outs going six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on only five hits, striking out five and walking three. Drake Wolf, Dominic Baltzell, Dylan Gier, and Luke Farley each collected one
Newton Elementary held their 5th and 6th grade spring concert.
JCJH held it’s annual spring concert where the band and chorus each performed.
Congratulations to the Newton Lady Eagles track team who are the winners of the Altamont 1A sectional and to the following athletes who will compete at the state meet on Thursday, May 16th at Eastern Illinois University. We will have many photos from the sectional track meet within the next
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 May 7, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac. Pledge of allegiance to
Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grant process. Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has awarded a combined total of $135,301.24 toward projects that benefit the Jasper County community. The Foundation
The 21st annual Plainfield Church Car Show will be held on July 14, 2023. Registration will begin at 9 am and run until noon. Church service will be at 10 am with awards at 2 pm. There is a $20 vehicle entry fee with all vehicles welcome. Plainfield Church can