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The Opportunists, racers from Race Across America, stopped briefly in Jasper County at Newton Community High School to meet up with an old friend of theirs, Jim Riddle. Officer Riddle pulled over the group last year as they passed through Jasper County in the middle of the night for failure
Each week the Newton Public Library has story time at 10:30 am during the summer through July 18. This week Mrs. Julie Chapman was the mystery reader. Be sure to stop by the library on Thursdays to see who the mystery reader is each week!
There will be a PARK day to fundraise for the Riverwalk on June 29th at Peterson Park with the proceeds from the mini-golf, batting cages, and Newton Aquatic Center going to the Riverwalk Trail from 1pm to 8pm. The Newton Eagle Trail System is more than just one park of
Board Meeting 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 A. Approval of Regular and Closed Minutes for May 20, 2019. B. Approval of Bills and Payroll C. Presentation of monthly financial
The Newton Public Library summer program entertainer for the week was Daniel Lusk performing magic tricks and entertaining the children with his Blastoff to Magic Program. Over 150 kids along with many adults attended the Tuesday reading program. Daniel Lusk used audience participation, sleight of hand tricks, as well as
Newton (June 13, 2019) – Alita Tharp is celebrating her 35th anniversary with The Peoples State Bank. She serves the bank as a Full Time Teller, transitioning there from the accounting department. Alita has spent all of her banking career at Peoples State Bank, witnessing a few remodels along the
The 149th Annual Jasper County Fair Grandstand Events will run Monday, June 24th with the annual Fair Queen and Little Miss pageant through Saturday, June 29th ending with the rodeo and a concert by Ned Ledoux. On Monday, June 24th at 7:30 pm six contestants will take the stage to
Foundations are created to provide support to charitable organizations to fulfill one’s philanthropic legacy. In 2018, the Orell Farley Foundation was established with The Peoples State Bank as Trustee under a 1997 Trust Agreement to benefit tax-exempt organizations in Jasper County, Illinois. [read more] Farley, a retired schoolteacher, began her
The 17th Annual Nick’s Race will be held on June 22 at Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area at the White Oak picnic section. The race not only honors Nick Volk remembering his life, it also raises awareness for Organ Donation. The run is held on the Newton Community
June 17 Pork Chop Fried Cabbage Apricots Bread and Butter June 18 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Carrots Peaches Biscuit [read more] June 19 Chicken Stir Fry with Brown Rice Lima Beans Pineapple Dinner Roll June 20 Beef Manhattan (served on bread) With mashed potatoes and gravy Brownie (Delivery) Ice