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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JASPER COUNTY has been awarded Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program depending on funding availability. Jasper County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and
Semple Named to Facilities Management Team at Peoples State Bank New manager brings plenty of experience to Wireless Internet Services Newton (June 16, 2020) – Peoples State Bank welcomed Evan Semple at the end of 2019 to assist Facilities Manager, Gary Johnson, with building management. He also oversees PeoplesNet wireless
(EFFINGHAM, Illinois – June 15, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from organizations providing services to senior citizens, children, victims of domestic violence, or individuals needing mental health services. Applicants must demonstrate a need for funding due to the pandemic or the impact of following public
By Damien Hartke On a sunny Saturday afternoon, people gathered at the courthouse in Newton to protest police brutality towards people of color. The event started with an introduction prayer and comments by Ray Diel. Afterwards Mitch Bierman read a statement Mayor Mark Bolander had prepared, since he himself could
The Jasper County Youth Soccer program will be hosting registration for the fall season between now and July 8. More information can be found on the registration form. All forms will be considered early bird for fee pricing. Forms can be mailed or returned to Steve Jones Plumbing in Newton
Mary Jean Fear, age 87 October 16, 1932 – June 12, 2020 Mary Jean Fear, age 87, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:23 AM – Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM
The Eagles 4475 presented a check to Dance Hall Studio for their “Dance The World” trip next year since it got cancelled for this year. Hope Sutter accepted on their behalf. – photo provided
Connie Hemrich above and DavaLynn Tarr were the recipients of the Eagles 4475 scholarships. – Photos by Damien Hartke
Illinois e-News Release Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Junior Livestock Expo to be held in September, 4-H General Project Show will proceed virtually SPRINGFIELD, IL- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker will issue an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State
Jasper County Board June 11, 2020 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Pickens, Warfel, Michl, Swick and Weddell. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff