Category: Community

Cloyce and Barbara Johnson Education grant announced(NEWTON, Illinois – October 1, 2024) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased toannounce the 2024 Cloyce and Barbara Johnson Education Grant. Jaime Newkirk, a 3rd gradeteacher at Newton Elementary School, was awarded $500 for her classroom.Jaime Newkirk received $500 for “STEAM Activities.” Jaime indicated

Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL  62448 October 17, 2024 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. 

Peoples State Bank has been proudly serving Illinois communities since 1875. With eightlocations across the state, we remain committed to our mission of being a community-focusedand customer-oriented institution. Our employees are at the heart of what we do, prioritizingexceptional customer service. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, MayorMayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Finance/Audit Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 PM – 6:48 PMMeeting called to order at 6:00 PM. Dumpster reimbursement policy was discussed. The city

Residential Incentives Passed for the Olney/Richland/Newton/Jasper Enterprise Zone. On September 18, 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity approved the application and certified the Ordinances that now provide boundary expansion by adding additional property, deletion of property and alteration to the local incentives on behalf of the Enterprise

Now is the time to show off your carving skills with the annual Chamber of Commerce Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Businesses, teams, classes, organizations, and clubs are encouraged to participate with a creatively decorated pumpkin. Once you have decorated your pumpkin you can email a photo of it to sdk.jccc@gmail.com

The Newton Eagles fell after a hard-fought battle against the Robinson Maroons on Friday. The Eagles started off the game with a touchdown after Drake Wolf ran 63 yards down the field after catching a pass by Hayden Mulvey. The Maroons countered with a 67 yard touchdown after Reese Johnson

JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER  NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, October 17, 2024, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building  204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799

Discover Downstate Illinois (Jasper County’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau) is hosting their annual Coffee Trail and again this year our own local coffee shop Flo’s is on the tour. This year the coffee trail has expanded to include over 55 stops throughout southern Illinois. The trail will be live until

On October 22 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Newton Elementary School the City of Newton in conjunction with the Jasper. County Schools will be hosting a “Safety City” where school personnel, crossing guards, and first responders will teach students how to walk and bike using sidewalks while providing a