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Jasper County Health Department VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.jasperhealth.org or Facebook 11/01/2022 Immunization clinic at Jasper County Health Department from 10:00 am to 6:15 pm. Please call 783-4436 to schedule an appointment. Children under 18 years of age need a parent’s signature on the consent form. Records required if previous
Below is the 2022 Bob Kerans Girls Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament Schedule. Also included are the shot clock rules for the season by IHSA. Shot Clock 2022-23 season For the 2022-23 school year, the IHSA Board of Directors has authorized the use of a 35 second shot clock for high
The annual Halloween parade was held at St. Thomas on Friday, October 28th. Photos by Lisa Meyer.
Jasper County Economic Development (JEDI) will be hosting its Quarterly Meeting at Muddy Saloon on November 10th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. There will be a social hour from 5-6 pm with appetizers provided by Apex Clean Energy then with the start of the meeting at 6 pm community updates
Jasper County HCE members made and donated 37 walker caddies for the residents of Newton Care Center. Martha Allison and Marlene Harris (HCE Board Members) are shown here presenting the walker caddies to Daina Groves Lewis, Social Services Director, at Newton Care Center. Designing a walker caddy was the September
Local Modern Woodmen members honor Hometown Hero Local volunteer Melinda Barthelme, Newton, was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on October 27, 2022. Barthelme was honored through Modern Woodmenís Hometown Hero Program for her work in starting Saved
Cora Imogene Mahaffey, age 92 July 28, 1930 – October 30, 2022 Cora Imogene Mahaffey, age 92, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Effingham Health Care Center surrounded by her family. Funeral services celebrating Imogene’s life will be held at 3:00 PM
Violet Marie Newlin, age 87 July 13, 1935 – October 29, 2022 Violet Marie Newlin, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, October 29, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral
Eugene James Meyer, age 86 June 17, 1936 – October 30, 2022 Eugene James Meyer, age 86, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:02 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Eugene’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00
The Newton Lady Eagles defeated Pana in two sets to win the Regional Championship and advance to round one of sectional play at Mater Dei High School where they will face Breese Central at 7:00 pm. Newton Volleyball Match Results Date: 10/27 Opponent: Pana Regional Champs!!!!!! Varsity Match: 26-24. 25-12.