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Glenn Poshard Visits Newton for Peaceful Demonstration
Glenn Poshard hosted a peaceful demonstration on the courthouse lawn where he spoke after those present demonstrated along the sidewalks of the courthouse.
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Ste. Marie Foundation House New Exhibit Items Needed
The Ste. Marie Foundation House is currently seeking to borrow the following items: Vintage Christmas Ornaments, Decorations, Cookie Cutters, Old Sleds, Ice Skates, Christmas Jewelry, Vintage Christmas Linens, Aprons, etc. Vintage Christmas Cards, Postcards, Stamps, Seals, Books, Old Christmas Family Pictures, Special Family Recipes, Crocheted or Tatted Snowflakes, Unique Vintage
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2020 Shop With a Cop Applications Available
Applications for the 2020 Jasper County Law Enforcement Shop with a Cop Program are now available at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. The children must be Jasper County residents, and the children must be between the ages of 3 to 14. Parents who would like their children to participate, MUST
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Leaf Collection Notice
October 19, 2020 The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin vacuuming leaves along the city streets on November 2, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m., until end of November or into first week of December if required for extended season. The leaves must be on the roadside
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Sightseeing with Sam: Sam Parr State Park
Today Sam takes us to Sam Parr State Park. 72 acres of land were acquired in 1960, to become the Jasper County Conservation Area. Through additional acquisitions, the total acreage has grown to 1,180 with a 183 acre lake. The name was changed to Sam Parr State Park on May 12,
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Lighting Up Jasper County for a Small Town Christmas
The Embarras River Tourism Council Christmas Lights in Peterson Park Committee in conjunction with the Newton VFW #7537 will be hosting a Fish Fry at the Newton VFW on Friday, October 23rd from 4pm to 7pm. Carry out, dine in, and curbside service is available. There will also be a
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Progressive Tax Article
Submitted by Tony Trimble Vote NO to Defeat the Progressive Tax By Dennis Green, Lawrenceville, IL farmer and District 13 Director – Illinois Farm Bureau The first item on this election’s ballot will be a seemingly simple question: Do you support an amendment to the Illinois Constitution? But this question is not as straightforward as it might first appear. This proposed amendment would change Illinois’
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City Council Agenda for October 20, 2020
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Larry Brooks 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT
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County Board Meeting CANCELLED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/15/20 After careful consideration and consultation with County Board Chairman Ron Heltsley, the regularly scheduled board meeting for 10-15-20 is hereby cancelled. The cancellation is to allow for appropriate contact tracing associated with a COVID-19 concern. The public is additionally hereby notified that the Jasper County Board,
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Christmas Lights in Peterson Park
One of the committees of the Embarras River Tourism Council is the Christmas Lights at the Park. The Committee head for this group is Donna Coad. Debra and Andre Leachman are spearheading this project along with Donna. There will be a fundraiser held on October 23 at the Newton VFW