Category: Community

Legislation Passes to make utilities more affordable for Illinois’ households with Low Incomes On Thursday, July 29 th , Governor Pritzker signed SB265 into law expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and increasing access to the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). The PIPP is a companion

At 4:26 pm on August 9th, the Jasper County dispatch received a call reporting a 46 year old male unresponsive in a residence on Ste. Marie Street in Newton, IL. The Jasper County Ambulance and City of Newton Police Department were called to the residence. The male subject was transported

The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Cruise Night on August 6 on the square in Newton.

STORIES N’ STONES ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESENTATION August 21, 2021, 1:00 pm at Crawford County Forest Preserve 5886 E 1050th Ave Robinson, IL (IL Rte.33, west of Robinson) Larry Kinsella, a unique and leading pioneer in experimental archaeology, will be explaining and demonstrating how Native Americans made and used tools such as

Saved by Grace will be hosting their second annual Paws for a Cause on September 11th in Newton for more information see below.  

The First National Bank of Olney – Newton Branch Ribbon Cutting will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 5:00pm. This event is hosted by the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will be at 1706 W. Jourdan Street. For information about the grand opening on  August  20th

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 August 3, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER: Josh Kuhl, Mayor In the absence of Mayor Kuhl, Attorney Heap called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Eric Blake.

THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGENDA NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM in the council room of the Newton City Hall at 108 N. Van Buren, Newton, Illinois. Agenda: Discuss Eagle Trail Riverwalk

Roni Myers with MVP Happy Holler presented a check for $1,000 to Melissa Brown with Jasper County Home Front. The donation was proceeds from MVP’s 5th Annual Jeep Run held on June 12th. JCHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of our hometown service members. This donation will