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CITY OF NEWTON 108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. A AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Mike Swick. 3.
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday February 10, 2024 for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks optional. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in
Henrietta White Lingafelter age 102, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Henrietta’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be from 9:00
Douglas Joseph “Clyde” Frichtl, age 62 March 18, 1961 – February 1, 2024 Douglas Joseph “Clyde” Frichtl, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:37 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM
During the Newton versus T-town game at NCHS Troy Hickey, former NCHS principal, was recognized for his years of refereeing as he is retiring at the end of the season. Also during this game, the NCHS cheerleaders cheer camp attendees performed. The Eagles fell to T-town with a final score
The County Board met in a special session on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. Sheriff Francis led a moment insilence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were Bollman, Deckard, Geier, Heltsley, Judson,Pickens, Spiker,
Janet Marie Brooks, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 AM – Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Janet’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Central Christian Church in Newton,
Roberta O’Brien Barkley age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. At her request, no formal funeral services are being planned. Roberta was born on June 12, 1933, in Jasper County, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Hamilton)
January 26, 2024 The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) is excited to receive an anonymous donation of $15,000. The grant is to be used by ERBA’s Housing Counseling Department for mortgage assistance and past due property taxes. The donor requested the grant be named after ERBA’s former Executive Director, Marsha
Bob Helregel will be 86 years young on Friday, February 2, 2024. He would enjoy receiving cards from friends and family on his special day. His address is Newton Care Center, 300 South Scott Avenue, Newton, IL 62448.