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Photos by: Amber Volk Information from Ami Smithenry “I am the first licensed hemp farmer in Jasper County. I have approximately 2 acres of hemp planted for the purpose of cbd oil. My family and I work together to make this happen as it was alot of old school
The City of Newton Street Department received notification today that the temporary closing dates of the Scott Ave and Van Buren railroad crossings have changed. Work will be conducted on the following dates: The SCOTT AVE CROSSING will be closed July 27 – 31, 2020. The S VAN BUREN CROSSING
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has selected season dates and submitted waterfowl hunting zone lines for 2021-2025 to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The 2021-2025 hunting seasons regulations were developed based on a thorough review of scientific information and input from waterfowl hunters
The Embarras River Basin Agency Inc will be distributing federal surplus commodities on July 9 at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. After hours distribution is from 4 pm to 6 pm while supplies last. Please bring bags to pick up commodities. For those unable to come to the “after
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: Jasper County Agricultural Association The Jasper County Agricultural Association met and after much deliberation decided to cancel all events associated with the Jasper County Fair. Events were postponed in the hopes that there would be some events that could continue later in the year to celebrate
We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the home fire of Barbara Martin. Thank you to the firefighters, EMS, and police along with all those who came to assist during and after the event. Thank you to those who took time out of their Father’s Day to not
With all of the 4-H Fair Week events being moved to virtual judging and shows, the annual Grandparent’s Day presentation of checks for seniors was unable to take place. These seniors were able to meet at the new 4-H building. Claire Griffith, Lauren Higgs, Renee Probst, Lane Higgs and Dalton
The Newton American Legion Post 20 will be hosting a pork loin dinner on Thursday, July 9th at 6pm. This meal comes with cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cabbage and dessert for $12 per person. Carryout in available at 108 E. Jourdan St. 618-783-2622.
Scott Avenue Christian Church Family Tree Ministry will be hosting their July food pantry distribution for Jasper County residents on Thursday, July 9 from 5:30-7pm. The shopping will be as it was before COVID restrictions so please bring bags and boxes. Masks are requested when inside. Outside seating will be
(NEWTON, Illinois – July 1, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Braden Lemke and Renae Russell have been named recipients of the 2020 Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship. Each recipient received $500. The Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship was established with Southeastern