Category: Community

It’s time once again for amateur Radio Field Day. This year the event falls on the weekend of June 24th and 25th. Always the last full weekend in June.It began in the 1930’s as a test of field preparedness and emergency communications capabilities, and it still serves that function to

Report June 19, 2023 Budget Hearing: The amended budget for the 2023-2024 school year was discussed. Revenues: For the revenues, we saw more revenues than was budgeted. We are still waiting for another payment for Transportation from the State of Illinois.  Depending on the timing of that payment, we may

The Library show for last week was Chris Fascione, storyteller. This week, the show will be Chad Collyer and his magic show! Chad will be at the West End Reception and Events on Tuesday June 20th at 10:30am.

The 2023 Jasper County Fair Little Miss, Pre-Teen, and Jr. Miss pageant was held on Sunday, June 18th. Results from the evening and photo gallery is below. If you would like to order a flash drive of your contestant’s photos from the event please email us at jcdailynews@gmail.com or text

The Jasper County Highway Department’s chip spreader (originally purchased in 1995) has for the last few years had several issues that have required extensive repairs.  The Jasper County Board recently approved the purchase of a new chip spreader.  On March 10, 2023 one bid was received in the amount of

Water/Wastewater Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM Finance/Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:45 PM  1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor  Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.   2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac. 

Clarification: The county dump will remain open year round at the highway department as stated below: From November 1st until March 31st dumpster access will only be held on Saturdays at the Highway Department. Citizens of Jasper County: Due to Safety/Liability Concerns, Increased Waste Cost, and Cleanliness/Environmental Impacts some changes

You’re invited to a Farewell Open House June 25th for Fr. Dean as we celebrate his new designation as Pastor Emeritus on July 1st Mass (his last Sunday Mass as Pastor) will be at 10:30 am June 25th in Sam Parr Park, (White Oak Shelter). The Open House Reception will

On Saturday, July 15 from 7 am to 11 am at Newton Alliance Tractor there will be a 20th Anniversary Celebration at 1705 West Jourdan Street in Newton. The day of celebration will begin with a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 am to 9 am. Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull

At the June meeting of the Jasper County Board, Michael Geier addressed rumors circulating the community in regard to the ambulance department. Below is the statement from Mr. Geier read at the meeting. Mr. Weddell was given the opportunity after the statement to respond and chose not to. Michael Geier