Category: Community

Boil Order In Effect

There is a temporary water outage for residents living on 810 Ave in Newton.   Once the water is restored, there will be a boil order until further notice. Customers in the affected area are encouraged to treat all water for drinking culinary purposes by bringing it to a rolling boil for

Mary Anna’s Journey: Are You her Match?

On April 29th, 2020 Jasper County native Nathan Carrell’s daughter Mary Anna was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). Before the diagnosis, she had been hospitalized with low blood counts and received blood transfusions and a bone marrow biopsy which confirmed the diagnosis. After chemotherapy and many nights in Texas

H.O.P.E. Food Pantry In July

H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday, July 9, 2022, for a bagged drive-thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8 am and Cumberland at 9 am. Masks recommended. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space

2022 St. Thomas Duck Race

On Sunday, August 14th, the ducks will race at Newton Aquatic Center. in the 10th Annual Duck Race for St. Thomas School. At 11:00 am the ducks will race down the slide and to the finish line with the person who purchased the winning duck number receiving $600, second place

City Council Agenda for July 5, 2022

AGENDA108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. A Newton, Illinois 62448 www.cityofnewtonil.com Phone (618) 783-8451NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 CALL TO ORDER: Josh Kuhl, Mayor PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCEledbyAldermanMarleneHarris. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk ADOPTORAMENDAGENDA APPROVALOFREGULARMINUTESofJune21,2022 PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Fire Chief