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Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant ApplicationsApplications available for Jasper County projects and activitiesNewton (May 04, 2026) – The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grantcycle. Since its inception in 2018, the Orell Farley Foundation has awarded a total of $198,304.76toward projects that benefit the general public of
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NEWTON — Students looking for a fun, high-energy way to get involved at Newton Community High School have an exciting opportunity coming up as the Marching Eagles Color Guard prepares to welcome new members. A Color Guard clinic and informational session will be held Tuesday, May 12, from 3:00 to
Vehicle Crashes Into Front of Marilyn’s Liquor in Newton Marilyn’s Liquor Right before noon on Wednesday, April 29, a vehicle crashed into the front of Marilyn’s Liquor in Newton. According to initial reports, after driving forward into the building, the driver then put the vehicle into reverse, nearly causing a
Newton area students looking to get involved in something energetic, creative, and team-focused will have a great opportunity coming up as the Jasper County Junior High Marching Eagles Color Guard hosts tryouts next week. Tryouts will take place Tuesday, May 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Newton Elementary
Why your microbiome may be the missing piece in iron deficiency. Introduction Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common conditions we see in clinical practice—but here’s the catch: many patients don’t respond well to iron supplements alone. Why? Because iron metabolism doesn’t start in the bloodstream…It starts in
As summer approaches, excitement is building across Jasper County as the 2026 4-H show season gets set to kick off. From public speaking to livestock competitions, this year’s schedule offers a full lineup of events that highlight the hard work, dedication, and talent of local youth. All exhibits will be
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448April 21, 2026 Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to awardthe bid for the Electric Line D Installation Project to BH Electric in theamount of $143,050.Ayes: Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, BrooksNays: LindemannB. Consider
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, April 20th, 2026 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. Mandy
America 250: Jasper County Celebration Set for July 3 in Ste. Marie As Independence Day approaches, the small but deeply rooted community of Ste. Marie is preparing to host a celebration that blends patriotism, tradition, and hometown pride in a way only a small town can. The America 250: A