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Justin A. “Pitty” Pittman, age 32 October 16, 1990 – June 22, 2023 Justin A. “Pitty” Pittman, age 32, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 AM – Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Effingham, Illinois. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 to 6:00 PM – Saturday, July 1, 2023,
Starting 06/28/2023 at 7:00a.m. Jasper County and the City of Newton is putting out a Burn Ban. This includes fire pits, burning barrels and fireworks. If any of you have any questions you can contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. 618-783-8477. Again this is for the whole County and City.
Department S – HORSE RACINGSection 1 – MONDAY NIGHTClass 1 – BIG 10 3 YO FILLY TROT1st Flacco Family Farms Llc Alexis, IL2nd Flacco Family Farms Llc Alexis, IL3rd Flacco Family Farms Llc Alexis, IL4th Toni Bell Windsor, IL5th Jacob Roedl Edgewood, ILClass 2 – BIG 10 3 YO COLT
The County of Jasper has been selected to be awarded $565,615 from the Illinois Energy Transition Community Grant. This grant is tailored for communities such as ours who have been affected by the closure of coal-fired plants due to the Illinois Energy Transition Act. This is a multi-year award meaning
The 4-H Goat Show was held on Monday at the Jasper County Fair. See below for results and photos from the event. GOAT SHOW Champion Meat Goat Buck Kid Dr. Melanie Waller Taylor Slough Reserve Champion Meat Goat Buck Kid Logan Vogt Champion Meat Doe Wohltman – Aherin Insuarce Agency
The 4-H Sheep Show was held on Monday at the Jasper County Fair. See below for the results and photos from the event. Award Title Donor of Award Recepient SHEEP SHOW Champion Ewe Jensen Equipment Maddox Horner Reserve Champion Ewe Blake Bierman Champion Market Lamb Dr. Melanie Waller Maverick Horner Reserve
On June 30th the Newton Knights of Columbus will host a KC style chicken night with dine-in and carry-out options from 4:30 to 7:00 pm or until sold out. The proceeds for the event will go to the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for the Newton Family Life Center.
On July 8th at the Newton Public Library, there will be a meet and greet book signing for S. E. Drake from 10:30 to 12:30 pm. The Newton Public Library will be hosting a Summer Swim Party at the Newton Aquatic Center on July 14th from 7 pm to 9
Check out these events at the Newton American Legion including the Queen of Hearts information and a contest for best outdoor patriotic home.
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