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The 2023 CEO Trade Show was held on Wednesday, April 27th. The students presented their businesses and offered their goods for sale to those attending. During the event, Lily Kessler received the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Brett Lessley representing Peoples State Bank and Chad Farley of the CEO
Everyone attending the Jasper County HCE Annual Banquet and Meeting on Monday, April 24, was in for a treat watching Becky Belcher, of McLeansboro, Illinois, create a chalk drawing set to music! Melanie Dion, daughter of Lori and Tim Dion, and granddaughter of JoAnn and Melvin Birk, won the $500
2023 Peoples Bancorp, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting Newton (April 25, 2023) – The annual stockholder meeting at Peoples State Bank took place Monday, April 10 in the lobby of the main bank. Stockholders from as far away as North Carolina attended for a recap of the bank’s activities over the
The following has been taken from the video description of the above youtube video. Photos: Various Holy Cross Parishioners Message from Father Mark Stec – Pastor of Holy Cross Parish Dear Family and Friends of Holy Cross Church, Monday, April 24 the church suffered from considerable fire damage. Though the
The Newton Public Library will be hosting a fifth Tuesday jam on Tuesday, May 30th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring their acoustic, stringed instrument and jam. See flyer for more information.
The Newton Public Library will host their book sale from April 27th through the 29th. There will be thousands of used books, CDs, audio books, DVDs, and videos. The proceeds from the sale help support the library’s various programs throughout the year. See below for full details.
On Saturday, May 20th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm there will be a songwriter workshop at the Newton Public Library with Dara Michael Anderson from Poss Music Works. See below for full information
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Faith Alice Shull daughter of Brady Shull and Alissa Shull Beau Anthony Slankard son of Brad Slankard and Sherry Slankard Taylor Lynd Slough daughter of Christian
20th Annual Car Show at Plainfield Church will be held on July 9, 2023 with registration beginning at 9 am and church at 10. Awards will be at 2 pm. See below for full details.
NCHS held a job and career day on April 20th. Many area businesses came out to introduce their businesses and what they have to offer to the students and potentially discover and create new connections potentially leading to partnerships.