Category: Community

Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL  62448 August 10, 2023 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, August 10th, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. 

St. Isidore Parish, St. Joseph Hall / Church (Island Grove) located at 16987 N 200th St, Teutopolis, IL 62467 will be having its Annual Fall Breakfast and Raffle from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the St. Joseph Hall (Church).  Carry-out will be available.  The menu

AGENDANEWTON CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, August 15, 2023 at 6:00 PMNewton City Hall108 N. Van BurenNewton, IL 62448 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb Wright ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, Deputy City Clerk ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of August 1, 2023

ATI will be hosting a Community Day on Friday, August 18 from 4 pm to 6 pm at 607 W. Jourdan Street. This event is free to attend and there will be food and drink, live music, yard games, and raffle prizes. They will be collecting donations on behalf of

Brown Reunion  The 89th Brown Reunion, descendants of John & Elizabeth Brown,  will be held Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2  miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 p.m. Each family  should bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea,

The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Cruise Night on Friday, August 11th beginning at 5:30 pm. Music will begin at 6:30 and continue until 9:30. Taylor Steele and the Love Preachers will be performing. CZ/s Fried Green Tomatoes, The Cooling Rack, Katie Bergbower’s baked goods, Newton

States Attorney James Treccia has filed multiple charges in relation to the murder of Terry Eastep on August 7th.  Paul “Scotty” Schoonover has been charged with five class M felonies and two class 3 felonies.. Filed with the court were two class M felonies of murder/intent to kill/injure, two counts

H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday August 12, 2023for a bagged drive thru 8:00–10:00 am for Cumberland & Jasper Counties only. Jasper County clients at 8am and Cumberland at 9am. Masks optional. No restrooms and must stay in your vehicle. Be sure to have space in your

The Newton Public Library is hosting a 5th Tuesday Jam on Tuesday, August 29th from 4 pm to 6 pm. You are invited to bring your acoustic, stringed instruments and jam with the group at the Newton Public Library. All are welcome to join in.

The water is off in the following area due to a water main break. Once restored, the area will be under a boil order until further notice. HENRY ST – from the highway to College COLLEGE AVE – from Henry to Owens OWENS ST – from the highway to the