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With all the devastation in Louisiana, St. Thomas students and staff will be showing their caring nature by “adopting a school” that has been affected by hurricane Laura. The school is DeQuincy Middle School in DeQuincy, LA. Due to the lack of electricity and phone service it took a bit
For Immediate Release: Jasper County Business Receives Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant (Newton, IL, September 10th, 2020) Jasper County business, Newton Elite Fitness, with assistance from Amber Volk and Jasper Economic Development Inc., received one of the 160 Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grants. A total of $3.3 million in Downstate
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kocher, of Newton, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2020. Jerome Kocher and Jeannette Ritz were married September 14, 1960 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Ste. Marie. They are the parents of John (Becky) Kocher, of Dundas, Cindy (Ervan)
With flu season approaching and efforts underway on the creation of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, now is the time to educate yourself on the importance of vaccinations. The HSHS Illinois hospitals of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield; HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur; HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield;
The Embarras River Brass Band performed at the Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September 12. The Brass band is a volunteer based band which performs often on the square in Newton and at other events such as the farmer’s market. The Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday
Hidalgo Independent Christian Church will be hosting the Jim Wallace Hymn Sing where Jim Wallace, members of Higher Ground, and Members of area churches will perform. The event will be held on October 4, 2020 at 6pm. There will be fingerfoods and fellowship to follow. Social distancing will be practiced.
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Local Bank utilizes Targeted Impact Fund from FHLBank of Chicago Newton (Sept. 11, 2020) – On Sept. 10, Peoples State Bank President Stacy Moore presented Blessings In a Backpack Board Member, Donna Keller with a check for $5,250 to be used toward the Jasper County, Ill. Chapter of the Blessings
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