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The 2022 Veteran’s Day program began with a performance by the Newton Community High School band. The Invocation was given by Father Pawel Luczak Parochial Vicar St. Thomas Church. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Morgan Buerster, Abbie Fitzmaurice, and Charlotte Schackmann.The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the
Bobby Gene Story Bobby Gene Story, age 89, passed away on November 11, 2022, at home in Newton. Bobby was born on July 25, 1933, in Effingham, the son of Robert Sheldon and Zola (Klier) Story. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the
Merrill Dean Fritschle, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his home in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Dean’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022 with Pastor Collin Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday in
Source: Connie Elliott, Jasper County HCE Toys for Kids 217-259-9301 The Jasper County HCE is organizing for the upcoming Toys for Kids program for Jasper County Youth, 0- 13 years of age. Families needing assistance living in Jasper County can access a registration form at the Jasper County Health Department
The Embarras River Basic Agency will be distributing Federal Surplus Commodities on Thursday, November 10th at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. After-hours distribution is from 4 pm to 6 pm while supplies last. Please bring bags to pick up commodities. For those unable to come to the “after hours”
The Annual Veteran’s Day program will begin at 10:15 on the Jasper County Courthouse Lawn. See below for the full program of events. Also, at the conclusion of the Veteran’s Day program on Friday, November 11th, Jasper Post #20 would like to invite you to their annual free ham and
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday November 12, 2022 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
Parking Directions for HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for Maple Street Road Closure Nov. 7-14 EFFINGHAM— Starting 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 through Monday, Nov. 14, Maple Street will be closed from St. Anthony Ave. to Temple Ave. as the City of Effingham resurfaces Maple. This will affect some
The Newton Lady Eagles ended their season in sectional play against Breese Central on Halloween night. Newton Volleyball Match Results Date: 10/31 Opponent: Breese Central Varsity Match: 18-25. 22-25. L Record: 29-9 Varsity Category Leaders Aces: Hemrich-1, Zumbahlen-1 Kills: Shull-5, Rauch-5, Kessler-2, Zumbahlen-2, Smithenry-1 Assists: Schafer-13, Bennett-1,