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Business Interruption Grants Program (BIG) The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500
The Embarrass River Brass Sextet is going to present their first concert Saturday night June 27 at 6:00 pm. on the courthouse lawn. they will be playing songs you know. Members are Logan Andrews- Trumpet, Lori Dion- Trumpet, Tom Matson- Trombone, Emily Dion- Trombone, Isaac Street- French Horn, Raymond Reynolds-
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 cafeteria of Newton Community High School by virtual zoom/or in person due to COVID 19, on Monday, June 15, 2020. Board members present
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 June 16, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Marlene Harris. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JASPER COUNTY has been awarded Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program depending on funding availability. Jasper County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and
Semple Named to Facilities Management Team at Peoples State Bank New manager brings plenty of experience to Wireless Internet Services Newton (June 16, 2020) – Peoples State Bank welcomed Evan Semple at the end of 2019 to assist Facilities Manager, Gary Johnson, with building management. He also oversees PeoplesNet wireless
(EFFINGHAM, Illinois – June 15, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from organizations providing services to senior citizens, children, victims of domestic violence, or individuals needing mental health services. Applicants must demonstrate a need for funding due to the pandemic or the impact of following public
By Damien Hartke On a sunny Saturday afternoon, people gathered at the courthouse in Newton to protest police brutality towards people of color. The event started with an introduction prayer and comments by Ray Diel. Afterwards Mitch Bierman read a statement Mayor Mark Bolander had prepared, since he himself could
The Jasper County Youth Soccer program will be hosting registration for the fall season between now and July 8. More information can be found on the registration form. All forms will be considered early bird for fee pricing. Forms can be mailed or returned to Steve Jones Plumbing in Newton
The Eagles 4475 presented a check to Dance Hall Studio for their “Dance The World” trip next year since it got cancelled for this year. Hope Sutter accepted on their behalf. – photo provided