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The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 10th, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Pickens, Warfel, Michl, Swick, Hall and Weddell. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. Sheriff Francis led a moment
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, September 15, 2020 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
Note from Newton Care Center: Newton Care Center is excited to report our COVID positive employee is now considered recovered!!! Today is the last official day of the quarantine period as well. As a result, we can begin to offer outdoor visitation starting next Tuesday, September 15th. We will begin
Sarah Bush Lincoln held their annual sports physical day over the summer and were able to raise $1,300 for local school sports. Over the past several years, Sarah Bush Lincoln – Newton – has donated several thousand dollars to local school sports programs. Michelle Fulton APN, Sarah Kinkade, Newton Athletic
“The Ultimate Clothing to See the World In.” Tarr’s Tie Dye is owned by Andrew Tarr whose biography on the CEO website states, “My parents are Brett and Lori Tarr. I am in Student Council, Spanish Club, Beta Club, Marching Band, and Musical. In CEO this year, I hope to
Information about St. Valentine Parish from the 1837 — QUASQUICENTENNIAL– 1962–ILLINOIS HISTORICAL SURVEYHISTORYOFSainte Marie, Saint Mary’s ChurchANDPrecincts 1 and 2JASPER COUNTY, ILLINOISCelebrating Sept. 1, 2, 3, 1962 St. Valentine’s Parish Almost every story of a little community begins with a church, and so it was with the “Bend”. For years
The Indiana Railroad Company has cancelled the 2020 Santa Train. From the Indiana Railroad facebook page: “We’re sad to announce that the Indiana Rail Road Santa Train will not operate in 2020. Our team is already looking forward to seeing everyone in 2021”
(EFFINGHAM, IL) – The St. Hildegard von Bingen Schola will be holding a virtual concert on Friday, September 18 at 4 p.m. The concert will be livestreamed on the Schola’s Facebook page (search for “St. Hildegard Von Bingen Schola” on Facebook). HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be the site
Chicago, IL – Concerned with steady coronavirus infection rates and the approaching cold weather, the Illinois Commerce Commission on Friday sent a letter to large state-regulated utilities requesting an extension of the moratorium on residential customer disconnections for non-payment until March 31, 2021. The letter, signed by all five Commissioners,
The Newton Rotary in partnership with JCCU1 and JEDI will be hosting a porkburger fundraiser on Friday, September 18th and each Friday throughout September from 5-7pm in the North parking lot of the high school. The entities will be joining with students participating in sports and clubs offering a chance