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OBLONG, IL—The Oblong Children’s Christian Home will soon embark on its largest fundraiser of the year. Sportsman’s Day, an outdoor event for hunters and outdoor sports buffs, will be held at Sam Parr State Park in Jasper County on Saturday, July 13. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at the White
On June 24, 2019, The Maxine E. Spitler Foundation awarded grants to 13 organizations from the Illinois counties of Jasper and Lawrence. During the ceremony, held at the Sunrise Youth Center and Community Building located in Newton, Illinois, a total of $24,007.09 was given to the various organizations chosen to receive funding for
Champion Ewe – Jace Judson Reserve Champion Ewe – Penny Flood Champion Market Lamb – Jace Judson Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Jace Judson Championship Sheep Jr. Showmanship – Jace Judson Championship Sheep Sr. Showmanship – Cole DuSablon Reserve Championship Sheep Sr. Showmanship – Penny Flood
The 4H Showcase and Grandparent’s Day was held on Monday, June 24th in the Floral Hall. Parents, grandparents, and community members were invited to come and celebrate the hard work the 4H members put into their projects throughout the year to prepare for the fair. Below are the results of
As you enter the 149th Jasper County Fair, be sure to stop through the Floral Hall and see all of the great exhibits submitted by community members and students. The exhibits in the floral hall vary from homemade foods to students’ artwork and other craft items.
The Newton City Council held their bi-monthly meeting on June 18th in the Newton City Hall. The following are the unofficial minutes of the meeting. June 18, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by
2019 4H Rabbit Show was held on Sunday, June 23rd at the 4H Show Ring. The results are as follows: Champion Buck Purebred – Brianna Zwilling Reserve Champion Buck Purebred – Nicholas Shamhart Champion Doe Purebred – Nicholas Zwilling Reserve Champion Doe Purebred – Ella Radke Champion Buck Crossbred –
Rose A. Winter to Celebrate 90th Birthday Rose A. Winter will be celebrating her 90th birthday on July 6, 2019 at the Plainfield Church near Rose Hill, Illinois, from 2p.m.-4p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. No gifts are requested, but photographs and greetings would be appreciated. Rose
The 2019 4H Poultry Show results: Champion Chicken Market Pen – Zachary Johnson Reserve Champion Chicken Market Pen – John Johnson Champion Standard Chicken Female – Taylor Slough Reserve Champion Standard Chicken Female – Taylor Slough Champion Standard Chicken Male – Grace Lewis Reserve Champion Standard Chicken Male – Chase
The American Legion Jasper Post 20 held a dinner to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. The Department of Illinois Sr. Vice Commander. Roy Weber spoke to the group and gave a bit of history about the Legion. Pictured below are the Veteran’s who were in attendance at