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Charles V. “Chuck” Lampley, Sr. age 81 April 4, 1939 – January 4, 2021 Charles V. “Chuck” Lampley, Sr. age 81, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM – Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home. Private family services were held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer
January 2021 is ‘Radon Action Month’ in Illinois IEMA, American Lung Association launch student poster, video contest with cash prizes SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing the importance of early detection and its impact on the health, life, and safety of all Illinois residents, Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed January 2021 as Radon Action
Jasper County Economic, INC. Annual Business Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 5 th , 2021 10:30am Via Zoom Attending: Amber Volk, Scott Bierman, Mark Bolander, Andy Johnson, Jason Warfel, Amber Wakefield, Mindy Hartke, Tom Brown, Doug Weddell, Ron Heltsley, Brett Lessley, Marlene Harris, Frank Dhom, Sarah Kinkade, Ben Bollman, Larry Brooks.
Newton Care Center received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. CVS employees came to the Care Center and vaccinated both the staff and residents. This is the first of two doses to complete the vaccination.
Newton Pauline Swisher age 91 of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham. Funeral services celebrating Pauline’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, Newton with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Visitation will be from
Leroy H. Haarman, age 74 November 8, 1946 – January 1, 2021 Leroy H. Haarman, 74 of Wheeler, Illinois, ended his struggle with Lewy Body Disease on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residence in Effingham. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday,
H.O.P.E. food pantry will have a drive thru Sat. January 9th 8:00-10:00. Jasper and Cumberland counties only. Jasper at 8:00am Cumberland at 9:00am. Masks required, no restrooms and stay in your cars.
Jackie Schackmann was named the 2020 Citizen of the Year for Jasper County. Originally, Jackie was to be awarded this honor at the Chamber Annual Banquet in March, however, the event was scheduled for the week after COVID locked down all events. A small surprise presentation was held at the
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT
The Masonic Lodge in Newton was granted a charter in October of 1856 and has been a part of Newton and Jasper County since. The Lodge has installed Masters and other officers each year for 164 years. Because of Covid restrictions, installation was a bit different this year. The ceremony