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Newton (June 26, 2020) – During the Peoples State Bank Annual Stockholder Meeting, Karla Koebele was promoted from Credit Analyst to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, she will assist the President with the financial operations of the bank’s nine locations across five counties within Illinois. Her
Newton Philip Royce Kibler age 68 of Normal, Illinois formerly of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at O.S.F. St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, Illinois. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Chapel Cemetery, Falmouth, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until
Jasper County Dirt Divas won the Indiana state tournament on Father’s Day Weekend in Terre Haute, IN.
American Red Cross and St. Mary’s parish in Ste. Marie held a blood drive on Sunday, June 14th. There were 30 productive units collected. Those that registered were: Marjorie Thompson, Daniel Schalasky, Rose Gangloff, Eugene Ochs, Lora Kocher, Kiley Borgic, Cindy Volk, Patti Ochs, Ron Ochs, Janet Vahling, Ervan Volk,
Phillip Royce Kibler age 68 of Normal, Illinois formerly of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at O.S.F. St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital begins limited reopening of Prairie Heart Institute Entrance for Outpatients and Visitors (EFFINGHAM, IL) – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital began a limited re-opening of the Prairie Heart Institute entrance to the hospital to allow outpatients and visitors access to the facility without having
Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG) The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500
The Embarrass River Brass Sextet is going to present their first concert Saturday night June 27 at 6:00 pm. on the courthouse lawn. they will be playing songs you know. Members are Logan Andrews- Trumpet, Lori Dion- Trumpet, Tom Matson- Trombone, Emily Dion- Trombone, Isaac Street- French Horn, Raymond Reynolds-
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the cafeteria of Newton Community High School by virtual zoom/or in person due to COVID 19, on Monday, June 15, 2020. Board members present
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 June 16, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Marlene Harris. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led