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INGRAHAM — Area residents are invited to enjoy a meal while supporting a vital local service at a Fish Fry Fundraiser benefiting the Clay City Fire Protection District – Ingraham Station. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, January 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ingraham Community Building, located
Early Voting General Primary Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County from February 5, 2026, until March 16, 2026. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until
The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions aredifferent for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’rehoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlookedand benefits others: volunteering.Volunteering
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, January 15, 2025, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 *Roll Call: Except as otherwise stated, approval requires the voice vote of a majority
The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded to a senior that is a Jasper County resident or a recent high school graduate entering or enrolled in a natural resource, conservation, environmental science, biology or an agriculture related
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 infrastructure. Missing another body puts a strain on not only the water department, but also himand Mr. Rubsam
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed Ella MarieSmithenry as the first baby born at the hospital in 2026 to Kimberly and Dustine Smithenry ofNewton.She was born at 3:52 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at St. Anthony’s, weighing 8 pounds, 6ounces and was 20.5 inches long.In
St. Thomas School will host its 7th Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, February 14, 2026, continuing a tradition that has grown into one of the school’s most successful and well-attended fundraising events. The annual event draws strong participation from families, alumni, and community members, while also offering local businesses a
JASPER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENTAndrew Deters, Solid Waste Coordinator12871 East State Highway 33, Newton, Illinois 62448 Phone 618-783-2915 The Newton site, which is the County Highway Building, is located 1¼ mile.NE of Newton. The hours for the Newton site are 7 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.All other sites will be open
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 December 20, 2025 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.