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Patty Gillespie was the story time reader for the Newton Public Library’s Thursday morning story time. Patty spent time engaging with the kids and adults through reading. The Newton Public Library will continue to host Thursday Story Time throughout the month of July at 10:30 am in the library conference
We are excited to announce that we will open the orchard tomorrow Friday July 12, 2019 for peaches! Hours are Monday thru Saturday from 8am-noon. NO SUNDAYS. The orchard is located at 13996 East 1000th Ave, Newton. It is 1/2 mile south of the strawberry patch. We are selling Red
Unofficial Minutes of the Jasper County Board Meeting for July 11. After the minutes, there will be additional notes from the meeting that are not part of the unofficial minutes. The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley,
The First Baptist Church of Newton is holding their annual Summer Fiesta and Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 10 th , from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hot dogs, soda, popcorn, snow cones, games, prizes, drawings, inflatable games, carnival games, and more. The best part
Third Annual Porkburger and Brat Sale During Jeep Run Jasper County Cancer Support, Inc. partners with Ambraw River Eagles for fundraiser Newton, Ill. (July 11, 2019) – Jasper County Cancer Support, Inc. is planning its third annual Porkburger and Brat fundraiser in downtown Newton on Saturday, July 27. The Ambraw River
Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Administrative Office, 609 S. Lafayette Street, Newton, Illinois July 15, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – Agenda I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call II. Adopt Agenda III. Superintendent’s Report IV. Recognition of Guests and Public Comments V. Approval of Consent Agenda
Chapter FN of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met July 9 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Chaplain Renee Hartigan gave devotions from Proverbs 31:25-30. Katina read the minutes of previous meeting, Treasurer Jan Klier reported 21 members were in attendance. Barb Eaton reported on the Ways and Means committee meeting
A paper drive will be held on July 20 from 7AM–Noon at the Schackmann Insulation building on Van Buren St. in Newton. Bring us your recycleable papers. No glossy papers or magazines. Computer paper, newspapers and school papers acceptable. Time to prep the classrooms or clean out old office paper!
Family Tree Ministry food distribution. Next month it’s Thursday, Aug 8 at 5:30pm. No income requirements, must be Jasper county resident, bring proof if never been before. Bring bags, boxes or baskets to put your items in. Call 783-3744 if you have questions.
The American Legion Jasper Post 20 will be having a drive through on Friday, June 12 from 10:30 to 1:00 with smoked pulled pork sandwiches ($3.00) and pulled pork nachos ($3.00). Soda and water will also be available. For large orders to be delivered can call ahead at 783-2622 (Legion)