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With the expansion the Uber app now available throughout entire state Expansion of Uber to bring earning opportunities for drivers; affordable transportation options for residents ILLINOIS -— Today, Uber announced it plans to expand its rides platforms to 39 additional counties throughout Illinois starting Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. With this
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Source: Jasper County Fair Board Member, Connie Elliott The Jasper County Agricultural Association met September 14 by conference call to discuss plans for the 2021 Jasper County Fair and changes in the board membership. Two board members have decided to not continue to serve on the Jasper
Scott Avenue Christian Church invites you to Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30th from 5-7 pm. If you would like to enter your car in the event please contact our office at 618-783-3744 or email kevin@scottavenue.com. There is free admission and food, fun and prizes. If you feel led
Four businesses in Jasper County received $750 each from profits obtained during recent porkburger events held in lieu of the traditional Rotary porkburgers cooked during NCHS Football Friday nights. Newton Rotary Club, JEDI, and JCCU1 all coordinated efforts to raise these funds with Peoples State Bank matching the funds on
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS Five April Lottery at 5:45 PM, before Council Meeting AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, October 6, 2020 Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman David Brown 3. ROLL CALL:
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education by virtual zoom/or in person due to COVID 19, on Monday, September 21, 2020. Board members present
You Could Score Big with Peoples State Bank! Visa Debit Card purchases between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30 are eligible for $10,000 and NFL prizes Newton (Sept. 29, 2020) – This could be your dream NFL season! When you pay with your Peoples State Bank Visa debit card, from Oct.
Application for funding now available to livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants as a part of the state’s Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Program SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced the availability of $5 million in business recovery funding for livestock producers and small
Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is accepting applications for our Skills Training Employment Program (STEP) to assist individuals with training for employment opportunities. ERBA will be assisting income eligible individuals who want to obtain a CDL license. Please contact your local Illinois college for information on the course specifics.
Randy Bierman has been presented as a 2020 4-H Hall of Fame Nominee. “Randy has been ingrained in the 4-H program since he was a young boy. Randy helps volunteer at 4-H events, and he is a a huge supporter of the Jasper County 4-H program. We are proud to