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As of this morning there are almost 250 Jasper County residents on Covid-19 quarantine or isolation and it is very possible that those numbers will continue to rise. These are our friends, family and neighbors. These people still need supplies to eat and conduct their daily lives at home. We
Jasper County Chamber of Commerce · It is with great sadness that we regret to announce that the 2020 Fall Festival has officially been cancelled. Our hearts and prayers are ones of hope, that this and many other things that did not get to happen in 2020 will be back
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry will be open SEPT. 12th for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am Jasper and Cumberland counties only. Masks required, no restrooms and must stay in your vehicle.
Please note: This information is collected from more than one source, none of which was a press release. The core details of the article are correct to the best of our knowledge, however, if we find out some items are incorrect we will gladly correct them and do our best
Need $$$ for your education? Qualified women can now borrow up to: $12,000 for associate and bachelor degree programs, technical or professional training and post-graduate certifications, $15,000 for master’s degree programs and $20,000 for doctoral degree programs at 2% interest from the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund. For complete information and
The Embarras River Band and Farm Bureau Ice Cream could be found on the square in Newton on August 29th.
FULL-TIME, PERMANENT HELP WANTED in the Jasper County USDA Farm Service Agency Office, 1 position available. $14.95-20.72 per hour; 40 hours/week, plus benefits. Applications only accepted from August 27 to September 08, 2020 online at www.USAJobs.gov. Vacancy Announcement: FSACO-10896891-IL-20-KW. Copies will be available at the FSA Office, 1403 Clayton Avenue,
Notice: Elderly and Handicapped Voters Notice is hereby given of the availability of registration and voting aids under the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, of the availability of assistance in marking the ballot, procedures for voting by vote by mail ballot and procedures for voting early
Card shower for Dorothy Robards who will turn 100 years young on September 24th. Help celebrate by mailing cards to 300 S. Scott Ave Newton, Il 62448
A two-day book sale will be held at the Newton Public Library District 100 S. Van Buren St. Newton IL, 62448 on October 2 & 3rd. The book sale will be held on the sidewalk in front of the library. Please be courteous and practice social distancing and mask wearing.