Category: Community

Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education on Monday, August 15, 2022.  Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mr. Bill Meinhart, Mr. Jason

The Newton Family Life Center is officially open as of Monday, August 15th. The hours are Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm. They offer the following services: We will be open for Pregnancy Testing, STI Testing & Treatment, Options Education, Prenatal & Post- Birth Education, Parenting Education, Post-

Jasper County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development held their annual Cruise Night on August 12th on the square in Newton. A large crowd attended the event as is seen below in the photos.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2022 Contact: Shelly Andrews Contact information: 618-783-3987 Embarras River Basin Agency Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP is available for ALL income qualified households beginning September 1, 2022 Greenup- The Embarras River Basin Agency, as administrator of the Home Energy Assistance Program

108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. A Newton, Illinois 62448 www.cityofnewtonil.com Phone (618) 783-8451 AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman

Jasper County Board Minutes COUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 August 11 th , 2022 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, August 11 th , 2022. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according

COUNTY BOARD AGENDA COUNTY OF JASPER  NEWTON, ILLINOIS Thursday, August 11th, 2022, 7:00 P.M. County Office Building  204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 Phone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 1. SHERIFF’S PROCLAMATION 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. *ROLL CALL

H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday August 13, 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 recommended. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in

The Embarras River Basic Agency will be distributing Federal Surplus Commodities on August 11th at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. After-hours distribution is from 4 pm to 6 pm while supplies last. Please bring bags to pick up commodities. For those unable to come to the “after hours” distribution