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Jasper County Law Enforcement and the Newton VFW will be hosting the annual Shop with a Cop Fish Fry on March 13, 2020 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Carry out is available. The cost is $8 for adult, $5 for kids under 12, and $12 for all fish. The
On April 26th, 2020, the Newton Junior Woman’s Club (NJWC) will host their 3rd Annual Prevent Child Abuse Superhero 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile Kid’s Fun Run. The event will take place at Peterson Park at the small pavilion. Packet Pick-up will begin at 1:30 with the event kicking off
These Saints were recognized for committing random acts of kindness during the month of February. We are thankful to Jackie Schackmann and The Freeze for the rewards to give these kind Saints!! (Photo and information provided by Jill Bierman)
As we grow older, we often forget what we were taught in school and we become the people who state, “They should teach students how to ________ in school.” The blank can be a wide variety of things from how to register to vote, what kind of taxes there are,
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 March 3, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Eric Blake. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led
Between now and the 2020 NCHS Graduation we will be highlighting a few seniors each week. These will be in alphabetical order and presented each Sunday as part of our Sunday Seniors segment. Lane Michael Higgs son of Jeffrey Higgs and Julie Higgs Lauren Marie Higgs daughter of Jeffrey Higgs
Jasper County Economic, INC. Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 at 1:15 P.M. Jasper County Chamber Building Peoples State Bank Meeting Room 124 S. Van Buren St, Newton, IL. 62448 Attending: Beth Probst, Andy Johnson, Marlene Harris, Mindy Hartke, Sarah Kinkade, Scott Bierman, Amber Volk, Mark Bolander, Ben Bollman, Ed
From March 1 through March 20, 2020, Jasper County HCE (Home & Community Education) members will be selling Cake Rolls. They come in 6 flavors: Pumpkin, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Creme, Lemon Creme, and Strawberry Cheesecake. $15 each. Each cake roll contains 8-12 servings. Just thaw for 30 minutes
Tara Gallion, director of theater at Lincoln Trail College, has announced the cast for the 2020 spring production, Matilda. Inspired by the twisted genius of author Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical “revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who
The National Honor Society/BETA Club induction was held on Tuesday, March 3rd in the NCHS Auditorium. For more photos of the evening click here