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There will be an open practice on Sunday, April 18th from 6-7pm in the Floral Hall at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. Any girl between the ages of 16 and 21 who is interested in learning more about being in the 2021 Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant is welcome to attend
Friday evening will be the homecoming (and final home) game for the Newton Eagles Varsity Football. A few notes: 1. Covid Vaccine Cards will be honored for admission into bleachers. 2. Ticket holders will be admitted into bleachers. 3. Others may stand along the fence. Unfortunately, due to current state
The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter of NSDAR will hold its April meeting on the 22nd beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Baptist Church in Effingham. The American History Essay Contest winners will be honored. The essay contest is for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and
Illinois Follows CDC and FDA Guidance, Advises Providers to Use Moderna and Pfizer Doses for Existing Appointments SPRINGFIELD – In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will pause the
Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection ProgramThe U.S. Small Business Administration, has extended the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. This round of the PPP will continue to be processed through participating financial institutions and will be available through May 31, 2021.
CEO Spotlight: Jaleena Hemrich Jaleena Hemrich, daughter of Jackson Hemrich, and Tina and Brandon Purcell. She is a junior at Newton Community Highschool. When she is not at CEO, she participates in Tennis, Track, and Beta Club. Her individual business is JH Scents. This business is about making wax melts
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham County Health Department and Jasper County Health Department Collaborate on Project to Assess Effingham and Jasper Counties Health Needs EFFINGHAM, IL – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham County Health Department and Jasper County Health Department are once again collaborating on a project to assess
EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY, INC NEWS RELEASE The Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), will have scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. ERBA serves the
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