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2023 Santa Train Schedule
The 2023 Santa Train will roll into Newton on Sunday, December 3rd at 8:30 am and depart at 9:30 am. See photo for full information.
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City Of Newton City Council Agenda for November 21
CITY OF NEWTON 108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. A Newton, Illinois 62448 www.cityofnewtonil.com Phone (618) 783-8451 NEWTON CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, November 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac ROLL
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Board of Education Minutes for November
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, November 13th, 2023 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mrs. Holly Farley, Mr. Bill
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Marching Eagles Prepare for Chicago and Disney
Photos: Barry Houser, director of the University of Illinois Marching Illini visited Newton Community High School to work with the Marching Eagles as they prepare for their upcoming trip to Chicago and Disney. The Newton Marching Eagles will be leaving on November 18th to head to Chicago to march in
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2023 Veterans Day Program
The 2023 Veteran’s Day Program was held on the Courthouse lawn beginning with music by the Jasper County Junior High band (Director Jeffrey Finley). The invocation was given by Mike Knepper from Central Christian Church. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Lucy Bierman, Johnathan Blecha, Garridan Goss, Ella Radke,
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Eagles and Lady Eagles Meet and Greet Night
The Eagles and Lady Eagles held their first annual Meet the Eagles basketball night. This night was a fun-filled night with an alumni game for both the Eagles alumni and Lady Eagles alumni as well as scrimmages showcasing the Eagles and Lady Eagles before the start of their 2023-24 season.
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HCE Toys for Kids Forms Available
The Jasper County HCE is organizing for the Toys for Kids program for Jasper County Youth, 0-13 years of age or 8th grade. Jasper County families needing assistance with gifts for Christmas can access a registration form at the Jasper County Health Department or ERBA office in Newton. Please complete
Newton Elementary Veterans Day Program
Newton Elementary School held a Veterans Day Program in their gymnasium on November 10th. The program began with the “Parade of Flags” from the first and second grade classes while “This Land is Your Land” being played by Garrett Bower, 5th Grade, and “America the Beautiful” by Avery Ochs, 6th
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Scott Avenue Christian Church Food Pantry
The Scott Avenue Christian Church will host their December food pantry on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30 pm. For more information see the photo if you have any questions contact 783-3744.
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Ministerial Association Food Basket Information
The Jasper County Ministerial Association is making a list of families for their upcoming Christmas Food Basket Program. If you would like to receive a basket this year, please complete the form below and return it to the address on the form no later than Friday, November 24, 2023. You