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Scott Avenue Food Pantry Distribution
Scott Avenue Christian Church will host their monthly Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 pm. See below for full details.
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NCHS: Mamma Mia: Senior Cast Member Morgan Buerster
Morgan Buerster, daughter of Jason and Angie Buerster, will portray Sophie in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. Tickets for the musical are now on sale in the NCHS office. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you
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Sunday Seniors 2023: Mason Judy, Alexander Kaufmann, Jack Kinkade, Alli Kirts, and Isaac Kocher
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 Mason Allen Judy son of Jackie Judy Alexander Thomas Kaufmann son of Kate Kaufmann and Paul Kaufmann Jack Alan Kinkade son of Cliff Kinkade and Sarah
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Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District General Election Results
Director Election Results The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District held a general election ofdirectors on February 2 nd . Voting took place at the SWCD office at 1403 ClaytonAve in Newton. Shelah Bergbower and Lee Elliott were elected to serve two year terms. Directors can officially take office
NCHS State Scholars Recognized at Board of Education Meeting
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper CountyCommunity Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education on Monday, February20 th , 2023 held in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present
Ste. Marie American Legion Post 932 Annual Americanism Essay Contest
The Ste. Marie American Legion Post 932 held its annual Americanism Essay Contest. Shown below are the winners. Shown with the winners is Legion member Ben Ochs. Ben Ochs, Henry Will, and Brett Bower
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Dieterich Bank: Jason Semple Named CEO To Succeed Chuck Deters
Chuck Deters to retire; Jason Semple named CEO and board member EFFINGHAM, IL., Feb. 22, 2023—Dieterich Bank’s board of directors today announcedthat Chuck Deters, its chief executive officer, plans to retire after fifteen years with thebank. The Board said that the Bank’s current chief financial officer, Jason D. Semple, willsucceed
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Ste. Marie Mardi Gras Parade
The Ste. Marie Mardi Gras parade was held on Saturday, February 18th in Ste. Marie. The Ste. Marie American Legion Auxiliary hosted the event. This event is their largest fundraiser of the year.
Board of Education Report for February
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report February 20, 2023 Superintendent’s Report: The Jasper County School District discussed the $3,100,000 HLS Bonds Series 2023 that will be used to work on roofing and electrical projects in the District. The bonds were sold locally at Peoples State Bank.
Categories : Arts and Entertainment
NCHS: Mamma Mia: Senior Cast Member Melanie Dion
Melanie Dion, daughter of Tim and Lori Dion, will portray Tanya in the NCHS Musical production of Mamma Mia on March 30 through April 2. Tickets for the musical are now on sale in the NCHS office. What musicals have you been in at NCHS and what characters/roles did you