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Peoples State Bank Bids Farewell to Teller at Newton Branch Newton (March 09, 2022) – As February came to an end, so did the 38-year tenure of Alita Tharp, teller at the Newton Main Bank and Drive Up. Her retirement was marked by a reception and lunch, as well as
A Career Night and Job Fair will be held on March 17 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Newton Community High School. This is open to both students and the public of Jasper and surrounding counties. There will be representatives from businesses, colleges, and unions. This event is sponsored
There will be a public forum about the tax referendum for the Jasper County Ambulance service on March 22 at 7:00pm at Newton Community High School. The Jasper County Ambulance Service and the Jasper County Board would like to encourage and welcome all residents to attend this forum.
Congratulations to 8th grader, Kody Bergbower. He was the 3rd place winner of the American Legion Patriotism essay contest. He’s shown with Ste. Marie Legion members, Ben Ochs and Bill Weber.
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday March 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 required, no restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in
Newton, IL – Family Life Center in Effingham, IL is expanding their business to serve the Jasper/Richland county communities. It was announced in January that Family Life Center will be acquiring Dr. Wolf’s office located at 301 S Jackson St, Newton in late spring – early summer. They will start
Edwards Funeral Home 221 East Main St. Arcola, IL 61910 (217)-268-3885 Ralph K. Brooks, 89, of rural Tuscola passed away at 9:10 A.M. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Arthur Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Edwards Funeral Home,
Joan Brown age 89, of Newton passed away Sunday, March 6, 2006 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Joan’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday,
James S. Treicca was sworn in as the new States Attorney for Jasper County and Chad Miller was sworn in as Jasper County Resident Judge. An article about the new States Attorney will be published at a later date.
“ Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers Mitch Grove has a dream of providing the opportunity to “dance” for special needs children in Jasper County. When a child has special needs, the desire of stepping (or rolling) onto the ball