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The Peoples Bancorp, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 15, 2024 in Newton, IL. Those in attendance honored and celebrated the retirements of Greg Ikemire and Mark Dougherty from the bank’s board of directors, both having served the bank and this community for 51+ years!. Greg began
The Newton Eagles fell to the Edwards County Lions with a final score of 0-2. Max Meinhart recorded 18 outs going six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on only five hits, striking out five and walking three. Drake Wolf, Dominic Baltzell, Dylan Gier, and Luke Farley each collected one
Newton Elementary held their 5th and 6th grade spring concert.
JCJH held it’s annual spring concert where the band and chorus each performed.
Congratulations to the Newton Lady Eagles track team who are the winners of the Altamont 1A sectional and to the following athletes who will compete at the state meet on Thursday, May 16th at Eastern Illinois University. We will have many photos from the sectional track meet within the next
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St. NEWTON, IL 62448 May 7, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac. Pledge of allegiance to
Orell Farley Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grant process. Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has awarded a combined total of $135,301.24 toward projects that benefit the Jasper County community. The Foundation
The 21st annual Plainfield Church Car Show will be held on July 14, 2023. Registration will begin at 9 am and run until noon. Church service will be at 10 am with awards at 2 pm. There is a $20 vehicle entry fee with all vehicles welcome. Plainfield Church can
The Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit has announced the election of Martin W. Siemer, Circuit Judge At Large from Effingham County, as the new Chief Judge for the circuit. Judge Siemer, whose three-year term will commence on July 1, 2024, was recently selected by unanimous vote of the Fourth Circuit’s elected
They are currently looking for sponsors for the livestock show for Jasper County and surrounding counties’ youth being held at the fairgrounds in Newton.