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The Jasper Unit 1 remote learning plan was approved unanimously by the JCCU1 Board of Education on Monday July 27th. The public is reminded this information along with the document concerning back to school plans for in person learning are working items and as such will potentially have changes made
Jasper County Health Department COVID Update Jasper County Health Department was notified of two new positive tests. A male in his 60’s and a female in her 20’s are doing well at home and on isolation. These two cases are not connected. We ask our residents to please continue social
We will be open this week selling peaches starting July 27, Monday thru Saturday 8am to noon. NO SUNDAYS. Now is the best time to get them! The orchard is located at 13996 East 1000th Ave, Newton. It is 1/2 mile south of the strawberry patch. We are selling Red
The Embarras River Brass Band performed on the Newton Square on July 26th.
Mid-Illinois Quick Care Newton Due to limited supplies nationwide and in an effort to ensure we are able to meet the needs of the community, starting immediately, we will be only be testing symptomatic patients. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but we need to ensure we maintain
NOTICE: 5:45 PM, public hearing re: Appropriations Hearing called to order by Mayor Mark Bolander. Physically present: Mark Bolander, Gayle Glumac, Larry Brooks, Robert Reisner, Marleen Harris, Melissa Brooks, and Rosetta York Treasurer Brooks explained the appropriations are for each line item and for each department’s anticipated projects. Two (2)
Jasper County Daily News will begin offering advertising opportunities starting next week. If you are interested in advertising on our website and in our newsletter please let us know and we will connect with you to find the best opportunity for your budget. You can let us know of your
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education by virtual zoom/or in person due to COVID 19, on Monday, July 20, 2020. Board members present
The Jasper County Health Department received notice of one new positive case of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). A female in her 50’s is recovering on home isolation. Jasper County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case
The West End Reception and Events process has been rapidly progressing with each passing month. Owner, Doug Weddell, has been keeping the community updated with pictures via the business’s Facebook page like the ones above (used with permission). The community will have the opportunity, construction and virus pending, on clock