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Art Is Relative Painting Party at Oblong Children’s Christian Home Planned for Saturday, March 28 OBLONG, IL—A cute spring meadow painting is sure to attract many fun-loving participants who will take it home with them after a painting party fundraiser at the Oblong Children’s Christian Home. Karla Ries of Art
Please note: There are still two sessions left for anyone interested. It is understood that people have different comfort levels of participation and participation is encouraged, but not required. It is requested that if you would like to attend please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 618-783-3399 so that the
Each Monday between now and the opening of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 26th we will be featuring Musical Monday. This week we will continue highlighting our NCHS Seniors who are casted in the 2020 NCHS Musical with Senior Cora Buerster. In Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Doug Weddell (left), of West End Reception and Events, spoke to the Newton Rotary Club on February 25. He also owns Wad It Up Transport, which provides transportation by large and small buses and passenger vans, as well as a DJ service. His existing business will work nicely in conjunction with his new
On February 18, the Newton Rotary Club learned about the Ste. Marie Foundation and some history of Ste. Marie from Mike Hartrich (left). Hartrich is an active member of the foundation, which was started by Pat Reis and other Ste. Marie folks many years ago to preserve the town’s history.
District’s Spring Fish Sale The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a fish sale. There are many types and sizes of fish available; Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Albino Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Grass Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish. All of the fish are
The Newton Public Library District will host Coloring Therapy where you can relax, unwind, and even bring a friend. The group will meet in the library on Tuesday, March 3 rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Wednesday, March 4 th from 11am to 12pm and 4pm to 5pm. The library will provide
The agenda for the March 3rd City Council meeting.
On February 27th, Springfield Clinic in Newton along with the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 601 W Washington St. in Newton. Springfield Clinic (formerly Marshall Clinic). In the Springfield Clinic office, a patient can see Dr
The Newton Elementary PTO will be hosting their annual Bingo on Friday, March 13 at the Newton Community High School gym. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the 15 games beginning at 6:30 pm Items include a corn hole game, various baskets, St. Louis Cardinal tickets, Apple Watch as well