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Jessilyn Hall is today’s CEO Spotlight student. Jessilyn Hall is a Junior at Newton Community High School. The daughter of Travis and Jessica Hall. She plays tennis and softball as well as participated in several musicals. She is a member of the BETA club, student council, math club, science club,
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday April 10, 2021 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
Laura Gentry knows the importance of being a good friend and set out on a mission to do exactly that when she made the decision to help out her friend’s family by making and selling bracelets to raise money for them. Her friend’s father has cancer and Laura could see
The Newton City Council met on April 6th at 6:00pm in the City Hall Meeting room. Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order and Gayle Glumac led the Pledge of Allegiance. Physically present were: Gayle Glumac, David Brown, Larry Brooks, Eric Blake and Marlene Harris. Robert Reisner was absent.
FEMA to Provide Assistance with Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths The staff at Meyer Funeral Homes in Newton, Dieterich and Greenup, Illinois want the residents of the communities we serve to be aware, that beginning in April, families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may
Jenna Goebel is today’s CEO Spotlight student. Jenna Goebel is the daughter of Ben and Angie Goebel and is currently a junior at Newton Community High School. Throughout her high school career Jenna has enjoyed participating in numerous clubs, and outside of school Jenna is involved in 4-H and enjoys
JEDI Tours West End Event Center The Jasper County Economic Development April meeting was held on Tuesday, April 6 at West End Reception and Event Center in Newton. Those in attendance included: Mark Bolander, Doug Weddell, Louis Ochs, Frank Dhom, Tom Brown, Ben Bollman, Marlene Harris, Larry Brown, Sarah Kinkade,
Olivia Flowers is today’s CEO Spotlight student. Olivia Flowers, daughter of William and Jessica Flowers. Olivia is a senior at Newton Community High School. In addition to CEO she is involved in tennis, student council, FFA, FCA, Spanish Club, and church youth group. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time
https://bit.ly/3umBk7z 2021 SEASON DATES First Firearm Deer Season: November 19, 20 & 21, 2021 Second Firearm Deer Season: December 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2021 Muzzleloader-Only Deer Season: December 10, 11 & 12, 2021 – Hunters may also use a muzzleloader permit with a muzzleloading rifle during Second Firearm Season
The First Annual Newton Rotary Scavenger Hunt will be held on April 10th from 1pm to 5pm. Starting at West End Reception and Event Center contestants will be lined up and clues will be passed out to get people started learning about Jasper County’s history while having a fun filled