Category: Community

Economic Development November Meeting

Jasper County Economic Development, INC. Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at 10:30am *Via Zoom. Attending: Andy Johnson, Amber Volk, Mark Bolander, Scott Bierman, Diane Scott, Doug Weddell, Marlene Harris, Jason Warfel, Debra Riddle, Frank Dhom, Amber Wakefield, Sarah Kinkade, Louis Ochs, Tom Brown, Brett Lessley, Ben Bollman. 1. Call

Art Is Relative Painting Party at Oblong Children’s Christian Home Planned for Thursday, November 12

OBLONG, IL — “Always Live Original.”  That is the title of a uniquely and individually decorated feather that will surely attract many fun-loving participants for the final painting party of 2020 at the Oblong Children’s Christian Home.  Karla Ries of Art Is Relative will lead the activity on Thursday, November 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 12 participants may register

IDOT Railroad Work to Start October 28

Railroad work begins Oct. 28 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction along Van Buren Street (Illinois 130) adjacent to Decatur Street in Newton begins Oct. 28. The work involves upgrades to railroad components and is expected to be complete Nov. 4. No lane closures will be necessary, but

Plow Day 2020

Plow Day has been set for November 7th at 9:00am and will be located south of Rose Hill, Il or north of Newton, IL along Highway 130. This is between Newton and Greenup. Food will be available for purchase, like porkburgers or brats, chips and drinks. Bring your tractor and