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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448March 5, 2024 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, MayorMayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Eric Blake.Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman
Susie J. Andrews age 85, of Newton passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Susie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2024, at Scott Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Kevin Colclasure officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00
JAMIE CORDA HADJAOUI, MBA DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT presented information at the first Meet, Greet, and Learn held by Jasper Economic Development Inc. Also speaking at the event was Kala Lambert with LWIA 23 is a workforce development agency, led by the Local Workforce Innovation Board, specializing in connecting local
With the beginning of another spring sports season, we once again have open slots for our sports and activity packages. These packages include but are not limited to full-resolution team and individual photos, candids throughout the season, action shots, postseason shots (when applicable), and any awards night photos from nights
Ste. Marie American Legion Post 932 essay winners in the 7-8 th grade division. Placing 3rd is 7th grader Mariah McVicar on the left. Anna Bierman 8th grader placing 2nd and Ben Ochs, commander. Both students are from St. Thomas. Left to Right: Kahlin Michl, Beth Broscious, Charlotte Schackmann, Commander
The Embarras River Tourism council is currently offering solar eclipse shirts to commemorate the upcoming solar eclipse event on April 8th, during which Newton will experience totality. These shirts were designed by Sadie Iffert, a sophomore at Newton Community High School, and they can be purchased online until March 13th.
Scott Avenue Christian Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on March 30 from 1-2 pm in the new multipurpose building with children ages birth to 10 years welcome. The entry is free and there will be prizes.
The Lady Eagles held their end-of-season awards night. Photos by Damien Hartke Junior Varsity Awards: Grace Schumacher Defensive Player, Allie Hermann Offensive Player, Claire Probst Offensive Player, Izzy Meinhart Eagle Award Varsity Award: Lilly Kessler Eagle Award and Eagle Season Rebounding Record (2022-23) Career Rebounds, Elley Bennett Captain Award, Camryn
After much anticipation, Final Cut Barber Shop had their Ribbon Cutting ceremony, organized by the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. Appointments are now available to book through the Final Cut Barber Co. website, and a button will soon be added to Facebook for easy booking. You can schedule your appointment
Peoples State Bank is a thriving bank that was founded in 1875. PSB has eight locations all located in Illinois. PSB is community focused and community minded. Our employees are customer focused, which is what we pride ourselves on. PSB is looking for qualified and customer driven applicants. Job Title: