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From March 1 through March 20, 2020, Jasper County HCE (Home & Community Education) members will be selling Cake Rolls. They come in 6 flavors: Pumpkin, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Creme, Lemon Creme, and Strawberry Cheesecake. $15 each. Each cake roll contains 8-12 servings. Just thaw for 30 minutes
Tara Gallion, director of theater at Lincoln Trail College, has announced the cast for the 2020 spring production, Matilda. Inspired by the twisted genius of author Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical “revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who
Photo by Louise Lybarger On March 3, the Newton Rotary Club learned about the welding and agriculture programs, and the co-operative work program at Newton Community High School, from students Lane Higgs (left) and Ryan Buerster (second from left), and instructor Brock Tarr (third). Chairperson for the meeting was Rotarian
A free GED class in Newton will be held at the Newton Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 pm. Participants will be able to enter at door 6 on the North Side of the building and the instructor’s room number is 26. Classes and all Materials are free Stephanie
Second grade students heard from the Newton Public Library staff throughout the week for Dr. Seuss Week
Upcoming nonprofit training to focus on board member engagement (EFFINGHAM, Illinois – February 27, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, in partnership with Forefront, is pleased to offer “Stand for Your Mission: How to Engage Board Members in Community Outreach and Advocacy” to area nonprofits on March 25, 2020. The workshop
Eagle for Life Foundation announces day of giving for creative learning and college readiness (NEWTON, Illinois – February 26, 2020) Above: Students and teachers are utilizing the new software, virtual labs, camera equipment and more in the newly furnished STEAM Lab at Newton Community High School. The Eagle for Life Foundation
Here is our chance to support Jasper County made items from the Newton Broom and Brush Factory! The Broom and Brush Company is a long standing business in Jasper County and owned by Don Leventhal. With a long history of supporting Jasper County and the schools, it’s a chance for
