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Photo courtesy of Tyler Repking Media: you can view more photos Here FIRST RESPONDERS ON SCENE OF CRASH INVOLVING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAK TEUTOPOLIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP), local law enforcement, fire, and emergency service responders are on scene of a crash on 19740 East U.S. Highway 40 about

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, September 25th, 2023 in the office of the Board of Education.  Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mrs. Holly Farley, Mr. Bill

The Scott Avenue Christian Church will be hosting their Family Tree Ministry food pantry distribution on Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm Bags and boxes will be needed to pick up the food inside. If you have any questions contact 618-783-3744.

Report September 25, 2023 Budget Hearing: Jasper County School District discussed the tentative budget for FY 24 and the beginning fund balances for the start of the fiscal year. Overall, the district ended the FY 23 in good standing with revenues exceeding budgeted numbers and expenditures less than predicted. The

The St. Thomas Booster Club will be hosting a porkburger sale on Friday, September 29th from 11 am to 1 pm. There will be a drive through at St. Thomas Church. The price is $4 for a porkburger and $6 for a meal (burger, chips, drink). For delivery call: 618-562-9018.

Lissa Tate will be turning 100 on October 11th and would love to receive birthday cards to help her celebrate the occasion. Cards can be sent to 102 S. 1st Avenue Apt. 103, Newton, IL 62448

While the daylight is for the children, when the sun goes down the witches come out. Come join the cackling clan of witchy women as they stroll around the square drinking the magical concoctions created craftily by local artisans by the light of the moon.  On October 21st, at 7:00

Tri-Parish CYM is hosting a breakfast Sunday morning October 1st at the Stringtown Parish Center, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy, fruit, and other breakfast items. Donations will be accepted. Carryouts available. There will also be a basket raffle to benefit those attending

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448September 19, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, MayorMayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman RJ Lindemann.Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman RJ