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108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. ANewton, Illinois 62448www.cityofnewtonil.comPhone (618) 783-8451 AGENDANEWTON CITY COUNCILTuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. ANewton, Illinois 62448www.cityofnewtonil.comPhone (618) 783-8451 H. Consider and act on authorizing the purchase of the Beacon AMA

The Newton Eagles picked up a hard-fought road victory Tuesday night, defeating Effingham Hearts 45–41 in Effingham. The Eagles set the tone early in a physical, defensive battle that stayed tight throughout all four quarters. Newton executed well in the half-court offense and limited Effingham’s scoring opportunities with strong on-ball

Effingham will glow with candlelight, music, and community spirit this Valentine’s weekend as Lights & Strings takes center stage on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Keller Convention Center. The elegant evening will feature the Downstate Strings Quartet performing a carefully curated mix of classical and popular music by candlelight.

INGRAHAM — Area residents are invited to enjoy a meal while supporting a vital local service at a Fish Fry Fundraiser benefiting the Clay City Fire Protection District – Ingraham Station. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, January 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ingraham Community Building, located

Early Voting General Primary Election The office of the County Clerk is open for Early Voting for all precincts in Jasper County from February 5, 2026, until March 16, 2026. Located at 204 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Newton, IL. You may vote in the office from 8 am until

The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions aredifferent for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’rehoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlookedand benefits others: volunteering.Volunteering

JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER  NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, January 15, 2025, 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 *Roll Call: Except as otherwise stated, approval requires the voice vote of a majority

The Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for their annual scholarship. $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded to a senior that is a Jasper County resident or a recent high school graduate entering or enrolled in a natural resource, conservation, environmental science, biology or an agriculture related

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448January 6, 2026 infrastructure. Missing another body puts a strain on not only the water department, but also himand Mr. Rubsam

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed Ella MarieSmithenry as the first baby born at the hospital in 2026 to Kimberly and Dustine Smithenry ofNewton.She was born at 3:52 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at St. Anthony’s, weighing 8 pounds, 6ounces and was 20.5 inches long.In