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Spend money with ANY Jasper County business in the month of October and you’ve got a chance to win $1000 in Chamber Bucks! Starting October 1st save your receipts from any Jasper County business to turn in at the Chamber office from 3-6 pm on 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30.
Looking for an easy way to decorate for fall? The Newton Ag Business Management class is selling fall displays to gain real world business experience. The displays will be delivered and set up at your home or business by students of the business class. Purchase dates are September 18-October 20.
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Decorating Contest. There will be two prizes awarded with each being $50 in Chamber bucks. The first category will be “Favorite porch”. The second will be “Favorite yard”. To enter simply take a photo of your yard or porch and
Statement from Jasper County Clerk Amy Tarr on Vote by Mail Letter sent by Secretary of State’s Office to Voters Over the past few days, many Jasper County voters have received a letter from Secretary of State Jesse White’s office alerting them that they have not applied for a Vote
No matter where life takes you, home will always be the place where your history lies. Jason, Warfel has always had a passion for history, from his time in Jasper Unit 1 Schools and the dedicated History teachers to minoring in history in college. Jason has transformed his dream of
FALL DECLUTTERING TIME!! One week from today, there is the chance to make a difference in your community while removing clutter and unneeded items from your home! Be sure to take some time this week gathering items to drop off for the St. Thomas Gigantic Garage Sale! Just an hour
The Newton City Council met on September 15th. In public comments, Amber Volk spoke about a Stabilization Grant from the State of Illinois being awarded to Newton Elite Fitness. In Old Business, Ordinance 20-12 Chapter 16 Holiday pay for New Year’s Even was amended to grant four hours of pay
2020 Jasper County Veterans Day Program Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE After much consideration, the Newton Sons of the American Legion have finalized the decisions on the 2020 Veterans Day Program. Flags on the Square The flags will still be displayed on the square on Veterans Day as in years past
General Election Notice The office of the County Clerk is open for early voting for all precincts in Jasper County September 24, 2020 until November 2, 2020. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday
Rick Price and the New Legacy Project (Formerly the Blackwood Legacy) will be performing at the Latona Church of Christ on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm. This is a free non-denominational concert and the group proclaims they “blend the best of Country Gospel, traditional and edgy, newer Southern Gospel,