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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
Everyone is invited to a Quilt Show by Brittany Ackerman on November 14, 10a.m. to 3p.m. at First Baptist Church in Newton! Enjoy the beautiful handmade quilts! Brittany will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Enjoy a hometown girls creations
Tickets are available at the Newton American Legion for $5 a ticket or 5 for $20. Drawing will be held on Veterans Day November 11, 2020.
“As part of our continuing commitment to elevate our impact in rural America, OneLISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe’s Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. To find out more about who is eligible, to sign up for updates, and
Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Scare on the Square 2020
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 October 20, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Larry Brooks. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led
The First National Bank of Olney held their groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 19 at the future site of their new location in Newton. The bank will be located next to the Cobblestone Hotel along IL 33 as you enter Newton. During the groundbreaking ceremony Executive Director for the Jasper
Glenn Poshard hosted a peaceful demonstration on the courthouse lawn where he spoke after those present demonstrated along the sidewalks of the courthouse.
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
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