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Smithenry Promoted to Assistant Vice President at Peoples State Bank Newton (July 15, 2020) – Dustine Smithenry was recently named Assistant Vice President at the Peoples State Bank of Newton, focusing on agricultural-related lending. He joined the Newton team in 2019, finding his footing nicely among ag, commercial, consumer and
The following 4-H Completion members competed in their final 4-H competitions during the virtual 2020 4-H competitions. Jacelyn Barthelme Natalie Bierman Erica Johnson Josie Meinhart Haley Och Dawson Probst Renee Probst
Jasper County Board July 9, 2020 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Hickox, Kerner, Pickens, Warfel, Michl, Swick and Weddell. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff
Sydney Zumbahlen has been awarded the 2020 Jasper County Retired Teachers Association scholarship of $1,500. A 2018 Newton Community High School graduate, she is now a student at Eastern Illinois University majoring in Music Education. After all applications were evaluated. Sydney was chosen to receive the scholarship based on her
(EFFINGHAM, IL) – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s Wound Healing Center has changed the lives of many people in the region by bringing healing and allowing people to return to their active lives. Now the Wound Healing Center has once again been recognized nationally with an award for their clinical
Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities Newton (May 15, 2020) – In its inaugural award year, the Orell Farley Foundation awarded eight organizations a total of $10,000 toward projects that benefit the general public of Jasper County. Initially funded in 2018, the
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 July 7, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led
For full results click here Exhibitor First Name Exhibitor Last Name Club Department Division Class Class Ribbon Class Awards Weston Tharp Grandville Gang Beef Breeding Beef Angus Jr. Yrling Heifer Blue Jarrett Tharp Grandville Gang Beef Breeding Beef Angus Sr. Heifer Calf Blue Weston Tharp Grandville Gang Beef Breeding Beef
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Jeep and Bike Run on Saturday, July 18. The cost is $10 per person and the event begins at the Courthouse Square in Newton with Registration at 10am and departure at 12 noon. Before taking off from the square
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