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Covid Vaccine…. We are receiving many calls regarding the Covid Vaccine. We are currently working our way through Phase 1a. We cannot move to Phase 1b until everyone in our region is ready to do so. If you are included in Phase 1a and have not yet been able to
Gov. Pritzker Announces the Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, Lowers Vaccine Age to 65 Phase 1B Follows ACIP Guidelines, But Prioritizes Equity and Protects Most Vulnerable Illinoisans by Lowering Vaccine Age to 65 from 75; Vaccinations for Expanded Phase Will Begin When Phase 1A is Substantially Complete CHICAGO
Post #2 Eagle Vision Part II Working Cash Bond The highest priority maintenance/renovation project identified for our school district facilities is replacing the heating and air conditioning system on the original section of the Newton Elementary Building. The current HVAC system includes a boiler and steam pipes (1951 vintage) and
Post #1 – Introduction Eagle Vision – Part II Over the past year, the Jasper County School Board, administration, staff, and building committee have been exploring options to upgrade/renovate the School District’s facilities. On the November, 2018 ballot, the local voters confirmed their support to address facility issues by passing
January 2021 is ‘Radon Action Month’ in Illinois IEMA, American Lung Association launch student poster, video contest with cash prizes SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing the importance of early detection and its impact on the health, life, and safety of all Illinois residents, Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed January 2021 as Radon Action
Newton Care Center received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. CVS employees came to the Care Center and vaccinated both the staff and residents. This is the first of two doses to complete the vaccination.
H.O.P.E. food pantry will have a drive thru Sat. January 9th 8:00-10:00. Jasper and Cumberland counties only. Jasper at 8:00am Cumberland at 9:00am. Masks required, no restrooms and stay in your cars.
Jackie Schackmann was named the 2020 Citizen of the Year for Jasper County. Originally, Jackie was to be awarded this honor at the Chamber Annual Banquet in March, however, the event was scheduled for the week after COVID locked down all events. A small surprise presentation was held at the
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 5, 2021 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 Gayle Glumac 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk 4. ADOPT
The Masonic Lodge in Newton was granted a charter in October of 1856 and has been a part of Newton and Jasper County since. The Lodge has installed Masters and other officers each year for 164 years. Because of Covid restrictions, installation was a bit different this year. The ceremony