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2021 Chamber of Commerce Cruise Night
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Cruise Night on August 6 on the square in Newton.
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Stories and Stones Archaeological Presentation
STORIES N’ STONES ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESENTATION August 21, 2021, 1:00 pm at Crawford County Forest Preserve 5886 E 1050th Ave Robinson, IL (IL Rte.33, west of Robinson) Larry Kinsella, a unique and leading pioneer in experimental archaeology, will be explaining and demonstrating how Native Americans made and used tools such as
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Paws for a Cause 5K Walk/Run
Saved by Grace will be hosting their second annual Paws for a Cause on September 11th in Newton for more information see below.
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St. Anthony Updated Guidelines for Visitors
St. Anthony Hospital has updated their guidelines for visitors. See below for full information
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First National Bank of Olney – Newton Branch Ribbon Cutting
The First National Bank of Olney – Newton Branch Ribbon Cutting will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 5:00pm. This event is hosted by the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will be at 1706 W. Jourdan Street. For information about the grand opening on August 20th
Categories : Obituaries
Lorraine J. “Johnny” Ochs, age 97
Lorraine J. “Johnny” Ochs, age 97 January 30, 1924 – August 6, 2021 Lorraine J. “Johnny” Ochs, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:01 AM – Friday, August 6, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM
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Robert Eugene “Bob” Willis, age 78
Robert Eugene “Bob” Willis, age 78 February 16, 1943 – August 6, 2021 Robert Eugene “Bob” Willis, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, entered the gates of Heaven at 1:57 AM, on Friday, August 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Bob was born on February 16,
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Unofficial Minutes of the Newton City Council August 3, 2021
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 August 3, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER: Josh Kuhl, Mayor In the absence of Mayor Kuhl, Attorney Heap called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Eric Blake.
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Building and Grounds Committee Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM
THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGENDA NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM in the council room of the Newton City Hall at 108 N. Van Buren, Newton, Illinois. Agenda: Discuss Eagle Trail Riverwalk
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MVP, Roni Myers, Presents Check to Jasper County Home Front, Melissa Brown
Roni Myers with MVP Happy Holler presented a check for $1,000 to Melissa Brown with Jasper County Home Front. The donation was proceeds from MVP’s 5th Annual Jeep Run held on June 12th. JCHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of our hometown service members. This donation will