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Ed and Mary (Meinhart) Hardiek will celebrate their 50th 27, 1972wedding anniversary on May 27th. by Rev. Carl Schmidt at St. Joseph’s Church in Island Grove. The couple have three children. Tom, deceased. Tricia (Tim) Righter of Plainfield, IN. and Beverly at home. They have three grandchildren, Benjamin, Emma, and
Primary Election Notice The office of the County Clerk is open for early voting for all precincts in Jasper County May 19, 2022 until June 27, 2022. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday
The St. Thomas Spring Concert was held on May 11th. The kindergarten began with Skip To My Lou and The Bunny Trail. The first graders sang the Scooby Doo Theme Song and Piney Mountain. The second graders sang I’ve Got A Hippo in My Locker and Old Dan Tucker. The
AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, May 17, 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 Larry Brooks. 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta M. York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT OR AMEND
Jasper County Board Minutes COUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 May 12th, 2022 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 12th, 2022. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
The annual Masonic Lodge Scholarship Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 11th at the Newton Masonic Lodge. See below for photos from the event: Photo Credit: Kenneth Hartke
The 8th Annual Cork and Pork will be held on Saturday, July 9th at Picquet Park with the Jeep Run being held that morning at 10 am. June through September 8 am to noon the Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market will be held at Picquet Park. More information on both events
Jasper County Junior High held their Spring Concert on May 10th, 2022. The Chorus performed: Lunar Lullaby, Seasons, and Shine Like Stars. The band performed: Drums of the Saamis, Escape Route, and Such Small Things. The Winter Drumline performed Billie Eilish Medley. Photo Credit: Amy Harris
Jasper County Honey Do Ministry applications for this year can be picked up at Master’s Hands next to the library or on our Facebook page. The ministry provides cleaning, repairs and home improvements to assist elderly, low income,and/or handicapped residents of Jasper County. The Work Week this year is July
The Illinois State Police released information about a single vehicle fatal traffic crash at 775th Street at County Road 1200 North, Jasper County on May 11, 2022 at approximately 7 p.m.The sedan was driven by Jarrett S. Zumbahlen, 24-year-old male of Newton, IL who was pronounced deceased on scene. PRELIMINARY: