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Betty Lou Henderson, age 97, of Greenup, IL passed away at 9:52 pm on March 12, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday March 17, 2022, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm on Thursday, at
Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93 June 11, 1928 – March 13, 2022 Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 PM – Sunday, March 13, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rowena’s life will be held at
The Lady Eagles held their 2022 Basketball Awards Night. 2022 Seniors: Amber Russell, Sydney Dobbins, Ava Kessler, and Morgan White Amber Russell (2022 Eagle Award), Ava Kessler (2022 Defensive and Offensive Player) and Elley Bennett (Free Throw Percentage) Amber Russell (Little Illini Honorable Mention) and Ava Kessler (Little Illini Second
With March being Youth Art Month, the Newton Public Library is hosting a Kids’ Art Exhibition from March 21st to April 1st. All students are welcomed to bring in their artwork for the expo by March 18th. Artwork will be displayed in the meeting room. Pickup of artwork can begin
Brittney Bergbower daughter of Christina Bergbower and Eric Bergbower Lily Bierman daughter of Ben Bierman and Jill Bierman Reid Bierman son of Samuel Bierman and Stacie Bierman Rylea Borgic daughter of Cindy Borgic and Matthew Borgic Stephanie Brinson daughter of Mr. Larry Brinson and Mrs. Sheryl Brinson Lexi Brown daughter
Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92 November 25, 1929 – March 10, 2022 Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 AM – Thursday, March 10, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery south of Olney,
The NCHS Student Council will host their annual Senior Citizen Dance on March 19th from 6-9 pm in the NCHS gym. The music will be by Generation Gap.
St. Thomas Gigantic Garage Sale April 28th 8:00 am – 6:00 pm April 29th 8:00 am – 6:00 pm April 30th 8:00 am – 11:00 am Sale will be held at the St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton, IL Specials announced during the sale!! Acceptable donations: Gently used clothing (seasonal),
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 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 Eric Blake 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA
Ben Bland, County Engineer, was presented a plaque for his service to the county. 292 board meetings between the 2 counties. Ben said it was an honor working for the county. Jasper County Board Minutes COUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448