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Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 January 11, 2024 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis.
In addition to celebrating the four NCHS Senior Lady Eagles basketball players, the crowd got the opportunity to celebrate the breaking of a school record. Lily Kessler, Emma Nadler, Elley Bennett, and Macy Barthelemy along with their parents were recognized for their time playing and supporting the Newton Lady Eagles.
The Newton Eagles defeated the Marshall Lions with a final score of 63-49. Scoring for the Eagles included: Parker Wolf with 19 points, Caden Nichols with 18 points, Jacob Weber with 9 points, Gus Bierman with 8 points, Dylan Gier with 6 points, and Max Meinhart with 3 points. Newton.
Vonley Lynn Elmore, age 88 August 31, 1935 – February 3, 2024 Vonley Lynn Elmore, age 88, of rural Latona, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 PM – Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Vonley’s life will be held at 10:00
CITY OF NEWTON 108 N. Van Buren Street, Rm. A AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall 108 N. Van Buren Newton, IL 62448 1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Mike Swick. 3.
H.O.P.E. Food Pantry in Hidalgo will be open Saturday February 10, 2024 for 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
Henrietta White Lingafelter age 102, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Henrietta’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be from 9:00
Douglas Joseph “Clyde” Frichtl, age 62 March 18, 1961 – February 1, 2024 Douglas Joseph “Clyde” Frichtl, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:37 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM
During the Newton versus T-town game at NCHS Troy Hickey, former NCHS principal, was recognized for his years of refereeing as he is retiring at the end of the season. Also during this game, the NCHS cheerleaders cheer camp attendees performed. The Eagles fell to T-town with a final score
The County Board met in a special session on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by proclamation according to law by Sheriff Francis. Sheriff Francis led a moment insilence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were Bollman, Deckard, Geier, Heltsley, Judson,Pickens, Spiker,