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Editors note: These minutes discuss the lack of a community calendar for Jasper County. There is a community calendar on our website which offers a free way for people, groups, and organizations to promote their events. During school season, we also include school related events. Jasper County Economic Development,
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Robert Reisner. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Robert Reisner. 3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk
Dear Community, Country, World, Today I am going to share with you and explain to you a perspective from seeing this world from my eyes as a public school teacher who is just finishing up her masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL endorsement. It is going to be
The Jasper County Board will meet Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 pm at the Jasper County Court Room in the courthouse, please enter on the south side of the building
Stadge Celebrates 30 Years at Peoples State Bank Newton (June 2, 2020) – Jenny Stadge is celebrating her 30th anniversary with The Peoples State Bank as part of the bank’s Accounting Department. Jenny has spent her banking career in Accounting and filled in from time to time as a part-time
These great vendors have signed up to be at the very first Opening Day for the Sainte Marie Farmers Market this Saturday, June 6th at Picquet Park in Sainte Marie from 8am to Noon! The Sainte Marie Foundation House and Museum will also be open for those who would like
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for grants through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program (LWCF) from June 1 through July 31, 2020. The LWCF provides matching funds to units of local government for acquisition of land for public parks and
Newton, Ill. (June 1, 20) – Summer is typically the time of year to relax with family and friends. This year, things are a little different. At Peoples State Bank, we know everyone is longing for a vacation. This summer, whether you’re able to travel or you have to
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 2020 RECIPIENTS OF CHAPTER FN P.E.O. HONORARIUMS Chapter FN has selected two young women to receive $500 honorariums. Their names were announced on May 12th at the NCHS Senior Awards Program. Congratulations Renae Russell and Abby Stone. Renae is the daughter of Robert and Melinda Russell. Her future
Newton Public Library District Reopening The Newton Public Library District will be opening Wednesday, June 3 rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The library will be open with limited capacity, and we request that all visitors wear a face mask and sanitize their hands when they first walk