Category: Community

SBL Donates Physical Proceeds to Newton Schools

SBL Donates Physical Proceeds to Newton Schools Sarah Bush Lincoln recently donated a total of $2,300 back to Newton schools to benefit their athletics. Newton Athletic Boosters received $1,920, and St. Thomas School received $380.  Jill Bierman, principal at St. Thomas School, said the school’s booster club appreciates the donation, and she

H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo

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

Butter Braids from the Jasper County HCE

It’s Butter Braid time!!! From September 30–October 14, 2022, Jasper County HCE is selling these delicious pastries! $17.00 each… 6 flavors…Apple, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, Cherry, Cream Cheese, Raspberry, and Caramel Rolls!! Delivery date is Friday, October 28, 3:00 p.m. at Scott Avenue Church garage, Newton, IL. Comment here to

Jasper County HCE Selling RADA

Jasper County HCE is selling RADA products from October 1 — November 30, 2022. All orders must be paid for when ordering. Stop by the Extension Office (Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Building) in Newton to look through a RADA catalog, or contact (text or call) any of these HCE

Jasper County 6th Grade Conservation Day

Jasper County 6th Grade Conservation Day Source: Katie Turkal, Jasper County Extension, 4-H Program Coordinator Jasper County 6 th Grade Students had the opportunity this fall to take their classroom outdoors for the Jasper County Conservation program sponsored by the Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District and the University