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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
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