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Superintendent Johnson Reads to Second Grade
Superintendent Andrew Johnson read the book “The Night Before Thanksgiving” to the second grade classes as the mystery reader.
Categories : Obituaries
Joel (Jay) Donovan Hart, 76
Joel (Jay) Donovan Hart, 76 Newton Joel (Jay) Donovan Hart, 76, of Newton passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Jay’s life will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Newton, with Rev. Steve Willis
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Newton Elementary 1st Grade Thanksgiving Program
Newton Elementary first graders had the opportunity to perform for a large audience on Friday afternoon as part of the annual Thanksgiving program. Each class performed individually and as a group several poems, songs, and skits.
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St. Thomas Thanksgiving Program K-2
St. Thomas Kindergarten through second graders held their annual Thanksgiving program for a large crowd of parents, family and students. Each grade performed on their own along with a few group performances including the play Hooray for Thanksgiving in which the students dress up and act when their character is
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Holly Jolly Nighttime Parade
Holly Jolly Nighttime Parade Saturday December 14, 6pm After last year we knew that we needed to make the nighttime parade a yearly event and we can’t to see what everyone comes up with this year! If you need an entry form stop by the Chamber office or email Sarah
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Paper Drive November 30
Paper drive Saturday, November 30~from 7am-Noon at Schackmann Insulation building. Proceeds go to St. Thomas Booster Club. Recycle able paper only,no glossy paper or magazines. Thanks!!!
Categories : Obituaries
Betty Lee Dryden, age 87
Betty Lee Dryden, age 87 November 06, 1932 – November 14, 2019 Betty Lee Dryden, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 AM – Thursday, November 14, 2019, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Betty’s life will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, November 18, 2019, at
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County Board Unofficial Minutes for November
Jasper County Board November 14, 2019 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Pickens, Swick, Warfel, Michl and Weddell. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff
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Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Atkinson, age 69
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Atkinson, age 69 March 29, 1950 – November 16, 2019 Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Atkinson, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:32 AM – Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Liz’s life will be held at 10:30
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City Council Agenda November 19
EMA Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, November 19, 2019 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 Larry Brooks 3. ROLL CALL: