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5th ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF OBLONG FREE! That got your attention didn’t it! For the past 5 summers, Belle Kemp, 2018 Oblong High School graduate and member of the First Christian Church of Oblong, has raised funds for and hosted an annual School Supplies Giveaway
The Newton VFW has changed their hours of operation and will be open from 12pm to 10pm Sunday through Thursday and from 12pm to 12 am Friday and Saturday.
Bruce D. Knicley; age 84, loving father of Andrea (Chris) Washington, cherished grandfather of Lauren and Joel Washington, dear brother of James (Mary) Knicley, fond uncle of Mike (Jane) Knicley, Butch (Tammy) Knicley and Ellie (Jason) Wilson. Visitation Monday July 29, 2019 from 4-8 PM at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 July 16, 2019 NOTICE: 5:45 PM, public hearing re: Appropriations NOTICE: 5:45 PM, Public hearing re: 2019 Appropriations Hearing called to order by Mayor Mark Bolander. Physically present: Mark Bolander, Gayle Glumac, Larry Brooks, Robert
PTO will be having a porkburger sale at Newton Elementary open house on August 12th from 4-6 in the MP room. Porkburgers $3 Porkburger, chips & drink $5 Hot Dog $2 Hot dog, chips & drink $4
Thank you to the Newton Athletic Boosters for the new training equipment they purchased for the team. These are used to perfect service strategies and topspin techniques. We very much appreciate the support they provide for our athletes.
Thanks to everyone that participated in the Porkburger/Bratwurst Cookout at the Ambraw River Eagles on Saturday, June 22, 2019, to benefit BOOKS FOR BEGINNERS of Jasper County. Eagles’ President Gene Birch presented a $500 check to Marlene Harris, Martha Allison, Donna Richards, Kathy & Lorraine Yager, and Judy Millsap, all HCE
Marilyn Kathryn Huss February 3, 1937 – July 21, 2019 On July 21, 2019, our beautiful, kind, brave mother, Marilyn Kathryn Huss, escorted by a choir of angels, passed away. She was born February 3, 1937 to Ed and Mildred Helregel in Sainte Marie, IL. She married John D. Huss,
Media Night will be held on Friday, August 23 at the NCHS Football field. The event will be similar to years past with the following schedule: Football Pictures*: 5:00 Band Pregame Show: 6:00 Welcome: 6:15 Athletic Booster Representative: 6:20 Cheerleaders: 6:25 Soccer: 6:35 Volleyball: 6:40 Girls Tennis: 6:45 Cross Country:
In light of recent events such as my dismissal and Vanette’s voluntary resignation, I have been receiving inquiries about where to submit items for the Newton Press Mentor/Jasper County News Eagle. To simplify this issue, I feel we need to simply share the new information for the community to be