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The 2022 Cork and Pork was held on Saturday, July 9th at Piquet Park in Ste. Marie. The day began with the Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market (which is open every Saturday from 8 to noon until October. Then, the Jeep Run kicked off midday and returned to the festival to
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
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL July 5, 2022 *CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua J. Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Marlene Harris. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Marlene Harris. ROLL
Carie Shinn of rural Wheeler is the recipient of the Jasper County Retired Teachers’ $1500 scholarship. Carie was chosen from a number of excellent candidates based on her unwavering desire to become an educator, her work ethic, and her exceptionally long path taken to achieve her goal. Graduating in 1995
Villas of Holly Brook Newton was named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023. “We are extremely proud of this recognition by U.S. News & World Report,” says Tim Marzec, Meridian Senior Living Senior Vice President of Operations. “This recognition reflects the efforts of
PROPERTY: 4523 North 1700th St West Liberty, IL 62475 Tax ID: 29-13-35-200-006 Picture attached SOLD AS IS: Wednesday August 3, 2022 – 12:00pm at Jasper County Courthouse, Newton, Illinois OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday July 20, 2022 – 11:00am – 1:00pm TERMS OF SALE: Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 10% due at time of sale
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
The 19th annual Plainfield Church Car Show will be held on July 10, 2022. Registration will begin at 9 am and run until noon. Church service will be at 10 am with awards at 2 pm. There is a $20 vehicle entry fee with all vehicles welcome. Plainfield Church can
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
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