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The Embarras River Basic Agency will be distributing Federal Surplus Commodities on February 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”
Scott Avenue Christian Church will be holding their February food distribution on Thursday, February 10th at 5:30 pm. See below for more information.
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday February 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
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Elsie M. Leffler Elsie Mae Leffler, 82, of Willow Hill, IL passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong, IL. She was born in Jasper County, the bend area on February 18, 1939 to Morris A. and Lana (Boehl) Yager. On September 21, 1957
David Lee Nichols, age 71 August 26, 1950 – February 5, 2022 David Lee Nichols, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 AM – Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Graveside services celebrating David’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, February
There will be a blood drive on February 11, 2022 at NCHS from 8:30 to 2:00.
Sunday, February 6, 2022 Dear Parents and Staff, As many of you are aware, late on Friday, February 4, 2022 Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting the defendant school districts from (i) requiring students and teachers to wear masks, absent a lawful order of quarantine
The Newton Eagle Basketball team placed second in the LIC tournament with a win against Paris and a loss against Olney.
Nick Zwilling, son of Marvin and Elaine Zwilling, will be attending Kaskaskia College as a part of the cross country team. Nick has been active in 4H, the R.E.A.D. (Reading Excites All Dreams) team, FFA, and the Captain’s Club. What made you decide this school was the best fit for