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H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday March 12, 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 required, no restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in
Newton, IL – Family Life Center in Effingham, IL is expanding their business to serve the Jasper/Richland county communities. It was announced in January that Family Life Center will be acquiring Dr. Wolf’s office located at 301 S Jackson St, Newton in late spring – early summer. They will start
James S. Treicca was sworn in as the new States Attorney for Jasper County and Chad Miller was sworn in as Jasper County Resident Judge. An article about the new States Attorney will be published at a later date.
“ Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers Mitch Grove has a dream of providing the opportunity to “dance” for special needs children in Jasper County. When a child has special needs, the desire of stepping (or rolling) onto the ball
The Jasper County Farm Bureau® is pleased to announce that Lindsey Vogt has been promoted to the position of Assistant Manager of the Clark and Jasper County Farm Bureaus. Clark and Jasper County Farm Bureaus have been in a shared management arrangement since 1993. With this new position, it is the
Crop Insurance Manager and Insurance Specialistmake an expert pair Newton (March 01, 2022) – Kevin Shan, Crop InsuranceManager, and Karen Pitcher, Insurance Specialist were recently welcomed to the Peoples State Bank and Peoples Insurance Services teams. Kevin brings more than 25 years of experiencein agricultural banking. This background, combined with his first-hand farming experience, gives him a unique
Jasper County School District Board of Education conducted a search for a new superintendent to start in July of the 2022 – 2023 school year. The Board hired the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) to assist in this process. Joe Sornberger has been named the next Superintendent of Jasper
For over 50 years, the ballpark lights have helped create memories for generations of Jasper County children. They have been an intricate part of the lessons learned on the ball field, the joys of winning, the sorrows of loss, the lessons learned, and the lifelong friendships created within the dugouts
On February 21st, 2022, Helen (Smallwood) Allen celebrated her 100th Birthday. She received 107 cards and 8 floral arrangements which are now decorating her room at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey. She would like to extend thanks to each and every person who celebrated her special day with her!
Mardi Gras Parade in Ste. Marie by the Ste. Marie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 932