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The Jasper County Retired Teachers congratulate Lily Bierman as their 2024 scholarship winner! She is pictured with Ginger Robins, JCRT president. Lily is an elementary education major and will attend the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville in the fall. She is the daughter of Ben and Jill Bierman of
On Wednesday, August 7 from 3:30 -5 pm at the Newton Public Library, the ISAC will be hosting a financial aid application completion workshop. This event will help you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or if eligible the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. See the
Loretta M. Mitchell, age 85, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:55 AM,Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. There will be a memorial for Loretta at the Cornerstone Community Church in Noble Illinois at 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Arrangements are
Internal Auditor Location: Newton, IL Position Summary: The Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing and assessing the Bank’s operational and financial processes and procedures in an independent and objective manner to ensure compliance, efficiency and effectiveness. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for the development and execution of the annual
Brown Reunion The 90th Brown Reunion, descendants of John & Elizabeth Brown,will be held Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Brown Park, located 3 1/2miles south of Bogota, IL. A basket dinner will start at 12:30 p.m. Each familyshould bring covered dishes and their table service. Ice tea, lemonade andwater
Betty Joan (Harrison) Yaw, age 92, of Dennison, Illinois, passed away at 5:18 AM – Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. A Graveside service celebrating Betty’s life will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Jewett Cemetery
Class of 1960 and 1961 Class ReunionThursday, October 3, 202412:00 NoonKnights of Columbus Hall707 S Van BurenNewton,IL 62448 Since we have lost several of our class members over the last few years we have decided to combine the class of 1960 and 1961. Subs, tea and lemonade will be provided
Bennie Maurice Heady, age 88 Bennie Maurice Heady, age 88, of Headyville, Illinois, in rural Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 AM – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, Illinois. Graveside services celebrating Bennie’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2024, at
Carolyn Louise (Burnside) Story Carolyn Louise (Burnside) Story, age 88, of Newton passed away July 21, 2024, at EvergreenNursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery,Newton, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in
Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISCounty Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448July 18, 2024FY2023 AUDIT REVIEW – 5:00 P.M.The meeting was called to order. Bollman, Geier, Heltsley, Judson, Pickens, Spiker, Warfel andBigard, Blake, Treccia and Tarr were present. Heltsley moved to approve the agenda. Judsonseconded