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Doug Weddell (left), of West End Reception and Events, spoke to the Newton Rotary Club on February 25. He also owns Wad It Up Transport, which provides transportation by large and small buses and passenger vans, as well as a DJ service. His existing business will work nicely in conjunction with his new
On February 18, the Newton Rotary Club learned about the Ste. Marie Foundation and some history of Ste. Marie from Mike Hartrich (left). Hartrich is an active member of the foundation, which was started by Pat Reis and other Ste. Marie folks many years ago to preserve the town’s history.
District’s Spring Fish Sale The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a fish sale. There are many types and sizes of fish available; Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Albino Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Grass Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish. All of the fish are
The Newton Public Library District will host Coloring Therapy where you can relax, unwind, and even bring a friend. The group will meet in the library on Tuesday, March 3 rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Wednesday, March 4 th from 11am to 12pm and 4pm to 5pm. The library will provide
The agenda for the March 3rd City Council meeting.
On February 27th, Springfield Clinic in Newton along with the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 601 W Washington St. in Newton. Springfield Clinic (formerly Marshall Clinic). In the Springfield Clinic office, a patient can see Dr
The Reading Excites All Dreams program visited Jasper County kindergarten through second grade classes for their second distribution of the year. This program provides a book for each student in Jasper County in k-2. High school students along with Ginger Robins with Usborne Books and More visit the schools, read
The JCJH 8th grade night was held on February 25th against Palestine-Hutsonville. The Lady Eagles defeated the Tigers in both 7th and 8th grade play. The 7th grade team won in two sets of 25-14 and 25-18. The 8th grade team won in two sets of 25-8 and 25-17. Category
The Newton Eagles ended their season in regional play against Pana. The Eagles defeated Sullivan on Monday, however, were unable to defeat Pana. The pictures above are of both the Monday game versus Sullivan and the Wednesday game against Pana.
The Newton Elementary PTO will be hosting their annual Bingo on Friday, March 13 at the Newton Community High School gym. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the 15 games beginning at 6:30 pm Items include a corn hole game, various baskets, St. Louis Cardinal tickets, Apple Watch as well