Category: Community

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces “Foodmobile” Food Giveaways in Jasper, Crawford CountiesContact: Sophie Becker, Eastern Illinois Foodbank, 217-328-3663When: Thursday, August 8 2024Where: Jasper & Crawford CountiesJasper & Crawford Counties, IL – Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to area families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will travel throughout Jasper and

The Silk Purse in Newton will be expanding their current facility at 8626 N. State Highway 130 in Newton. Currently, the Silk Purse has outgrown the current building and will double in size after the expansion. The Silk Purse thrift store offers a full range of items for home, personal,

There will be a book sale from Monday, July 22nd to Saturday, July 27th in the Newton Public Library meeting room. Books and DVDs will be available for purchase in the following genres and ratings. Books include junior, fiction, and non-fiction. DVD’s include non-rated, G, PG, PG-13, and R.

The Jasper County Retired Teachers congratulate Lily Bierman as their 2024 scholarship winner! She is pictured with Ginger Robins, JCRT president. Lily is an elementary education major and will attend the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville in the fall. She is the daughter of Ben and Jill Bierman of

On Wednesday, August 7 from 3:30 -5 pm at the Newton Public Library, the ISAC will be hosting a financial aid application completion workshop. This event will help you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or if eligible the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. See the

Internal Auditor Location: Newton, IL  Position Summary:  The Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing and assessing the Bank’s operational and financial processes and procedures in an independent and objective manner to ensure compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.  The Internal Auditor will be responsible for the development and execution of the annual

Brown Reunion The 90th Brown Reunion, descendants of John & Elizabeth Brown,will be held Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 p.m. Each familyshould bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea, lemonade andwater

Class of 1960 and 1961 Class ReunionThursday, October 3, 202412:00 NoonKnights of Columbus Hall707 S Van BurenNewton,IL 62448 Since we have lost several of our class members over the last few years we have decided to combine the class of 1960 and 1961. Subs, tea and lemonade will be provided

Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISCounty Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448July 18, 2024FY2023 AUDIT REVIEW – 5:00 P.M.The meeting was called to order. Bollman, Geier, Heltsley, Judson, Pickens, Spiker, Warfel andBigard, Blake, Treccia and Tarr were present. Heltsley moved to approve the agenda. Judsonseconded

A card shower is being planned for Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frohning, who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on August 7.Cards mat be sent to them at101 S. Gregory, Apt. 5Newton, IL. 62448They will appreciate hearing from their friends and family.