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The City of Newton is accepting sealed proposal for hot mix asphalt surface removal and resurfacing, pavement marking and sidewalk ramp of approximately 658 feet of Washington Street.
Dieterich Bank was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the second year in a row. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, MRA-The Management Association, the Small Business
Jasper County Cancer support hosted by the Ambraw Eagles 4475 recently held a porkburger and brat sale to help raise money for the organization. This organization helps Jasper County residents going through cancer.
Jasper County HCE is selling RADA products from September 1 — October 31, 2020. All orders must be paid for when ordering. Contact (text or call) any of these HCE Board Members to order: Marlene Harris (618-553-0364); Amy Tarr (618-554-8095); Martha Allison (618-267-3379); or Judy Millsap (618-554-0917). Proceeds go to
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: August 28, 2020 30 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease Number of counties increases by 10 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
PLEASE BRING YOUR MASKS FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:30 PM BEFORE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, September 1, 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 Eric Blake
To continue to provide full transparency, Newton Care Center had (1) contract employee test positive for COVID in the last 24 hours. The positive employee was in PPE and is currently off work. We are monitoring all staff and Residents for any signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Please note the
August 27, 2020 Dear School Families, Today, St. Thomas School was notified that a student in 5th grade has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Jasper County Health Department (JCHD) immediately informed the families of those who are affected and must be quarantined. Those students have already gone home
As of today, August 26th, 151 people are quarantined due to being exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19. 29 people are isolated due to testing positive for the virus. Today’s positive tests include: One Male younger than 10 years One Male between 10 and 20 years Two Females in
To further prevent spread, face coverings use will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers CHICAGO—The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases,