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Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 February 9, 2023 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
Beau Slankard, son of Sherry and Brad Slankard, will portray Sky in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you play? The first musical I was in was Thoroughly Modern Millie where
CAKE ROLLS for sale from February 13–March 10, 2023. Pumpkin, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Creme, Lemon Creme, and Strawberry Cheesecake. $17 each. Delivery date is Wednesday, March 29, 11:15 a.m. at Scott Avenue Church garage, Newton, IL. Proceeds benefit Books For Beginners and Scholarship Fund. Order your cake rolls
Consolidated Election Notice The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County February 23, 2023 until April 3, 2023. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Abbie Jo Fitzmaurice daughter of Michael Fitzmaurice and Amanda Fitzmaurice Cooper Zane Gosnell son of Jeremy Gosnell and Rebekah Nester Braxton Lee Griffith son of Jacob
Patricia I. Volk, 89, of Olney, formerly of Ingraham passed away February 10, 2023 at StoneBridge in Olney, IL. Patricia I. Volk was born May 23, 1933 in Ste. Marie, IL to Thomas and Serena (Kocher) Kaufmann. She married Gilbert John “Gib” Volk on December 27, 1951 in Ste. Marie,
Grace Nicole Goodwin was born silent on February 9, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Grace was the treasured daughter of Jade Nicole (Koertge) and Walker Lane Goodwin. During her short time here on earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a
Mark Dougherty Celebrates 50 th Anniversary with Peoples State BankNewton (February 10, 2023) – On January 29, 1973 Mark Dougherty began his career at Peoples StateBank. Mark served many different roles at the bank during his first 13 years and in 1986 was promotedto Executive Vice President and Senior Credit
2023 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on February 25th with social hour starting at 6 pm and at 6:30 dinner. This event will be held at the Newton KC Hall and is sponsored by the Jasper County Republican Party. The special guest speaker will be Thomas Devore. Dinner tickets
The KC Hall has released their Fry-Day schedule for the Lenten season. All of the Fry-Days will raise money for local organizations or charitable groups. The meal includes fried fish, cheesy hashbrowns, and coleslaw. See flyer below for more information.