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This article is about Toni Esker, a 2001 NCHS Graduate, and the daughter of Kent and Nancy Beavers. The Lincoln Academy of Illinois is dedicated to advancing the values exhibited in the life of Abraham Lincoln: excellence, service, and honor. Each year, the academy recognizes Lincoln Laureates who embody these
The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter of NSDAR will hold its monthly meeting on May 26th at the Baptist Church in Effingham beginning at 6:30pm. This is our annual meeting and there will be reports by the committee chairs. We also have a program by the local branch of the South Texan Indian
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday May 14, 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
NCHS held their annual pops concert on May 7th in the NCHS Auditorium. The theme of the concert was 80’s.The following are the songs performed. I Wanna Dance With Somebody NCHS Chorus Don’t You Forget About Me Johnathan Blecha One Promise Too Late Emma Duncan Seven Bridges Road Morgan Buerster,
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 May 3, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua J. Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman David Brown. Pledge of allegiance
At the most recent P.E.O. Sisterhood meeting, Kim Russell, from Oblong, shared her educational journey. See below to read what she has written and presented. Approximately 25 years after graduating from NCHS, I felt God was calling me to do more with my life. I had the privilege of caring
From the City of Newton: Newton’s City-Wide Cleanup is scheduled for May 20 & 21.Friday, May 20th from 7:00am-4:00pmSaturday, May 21st from 7:00am-3:00pm Now is the time to start cleaning up around your property! Republic Services will be including a BULK item service on Friday May 20th only, picking up
Mo Donegal Emerging as a Favorite in 2022 Kentucky Derby (DES MOINES, Iowa) April 26, 2022 — Donegal Racing’s Mo Donegal has not only qualified for the Kentucky Derby, the three-year-old—owned by several partners including Elise Wright and Megan Hartrich, of Newton, Illinois through the Picquet family of Albany, Texas—is
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAXINE E. SPITLER FOUNDATION WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH MAY 31, 2022. THE FOUNDATION BENEFITS YOUTH AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, AND IS ALSO FOR THE PROTECTION AND CARE OF ANIMALS. THE FOUNDATION IS LIMITED IN ITS AWARDS TO JASPER AND LAWRENCE COUNTY, IL. ONLY. TO RECEIVE THE MOST
Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities Newton (May 01, 2022) – The Orell Farley Foundation is once again accepting applications for the annual grant process. In 2021, nine organizations received a combined total of $30,205.87 toward projects that benefit the general public