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Jasper County Community Unit #1, Board of Education Meeting Report June 17, 2024 Superintendent’s Report: Energy Transition Community Grant Program: Eligible Projects Energy Transition Community Grants must be used to plan and/or address the economic and social impact on the community or region of plant or mine retirement or transition.
Jasper County CEO Welcomes New CEO Facilitator! Newton, Illinois – June 2024 – Jasper County CEO is proud to announce and welcome Kelly Hemrich as the new facilitator for the class year 2024-25. Kelly Hemrich is looking forward to giving back to the community as the new facilitator of Jasper
Scott A. Workman age 60, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home in Newton, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Workman. No formal services are planned at this time. Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Scott was born on July 30,
Nancy Behrns Gray, age 66, of Greenville, North Carolina, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 14, 2023. A service of remembrance will be held on 11:00 – Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Paul Cemetery 3 miles north of Dieterich, Illinois. A celebration of
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, a K-8 elementary school in Newton, IL, is seeking aqualified Elementary Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested applicants areasked to submit a resume and completed application to Principal Jill Bierman via emailjillbierman@stthomassaints.com or via mail to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School,Attention
The Jasper County Little Miss, Pre-Teen and Jr. Miss contestants will participate in the Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant on June 23rd at 7:30 pm. Reminder: The Jasper County Daily News will be offering flash drives of your contestant available for purchase for $25. To contact us about this, email
The Miss Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant will be held on Sunday, June 23 at 7:30 pm. Reminder: The Jasper County Daily News will be offering flash drives of your contestant available for purchase for $25. To contact us about this, email us at jcdailynews@gmail.com or via Facebook Messenger. CONTESTANT
The 2024 Jasper County 4-H Horse Show was held at the Jasper County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 8th. HORSE SHOW Donor of Award Recepient Champion Pony Under 56″ Muddy Saloon Kenzie Fuesting Reserve Champion Pony Under 56″ Peoples Investments Kenzie Fuesting Champion Horse Over 56″ Muddy Saloon Madeline Harvey Reserve
Innovative Recycling Initiatives Enhance Sustainability Efforts Ste. Marie, IL, June 7, 2024 ASL Solutions, a leading manufacturer of premium insulated dog houses, is proud to announce the opening of its new EPS foam recycling center in Ste. Marie, IL. Since 2000, ASL Solutions has been dedicated to producing high-quality dog
The Newton Public Library held its first of six Summer Reading Shows which started on June 4th and goes through July 9th at West End Reception and Events 202 Museum Drive in Newton. The shows are free to the public. All programs will be on Tuesdays and will start at