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Santa Letters: St. Thomas Pre-K through 2nd Grade

On December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 By admin

Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade

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Jasper County Board Agenda for December

On December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 By admin

JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER  NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, December 14, 2023, 5:00 P.M.County Office Building  204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Phone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 SHERIFF’S PROCLAMATION MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE *ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS APPROVAL OF AGENDA REPORTSCOUNTY

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Categories : Community

St. Thomas Catholic Church Shares their Annual Harvest Picnic’s Success

On December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 By admin

St. Thomas Catholic Church Shares their Annual Harvest Picnic’s Success St. Thomas Church, in recent years, began sharing 10% of the proceeds from their Annual Harvest Picnic with community organizations.  This year proceeds were donated to the Newton Family Life Center and the Peterson Park Christmas Light Display.  The success

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Jaden A. Budde Sentenced on Several Charges Including Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child

On December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 By admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2023  According to Jasper County State’s Attorney, James S. Treccia, an Effingham County man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to an agreement presented to Judge Kevin S. Parker in court on December 12, 2023. Jaden A. Budde, age 20, was sentenced

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Categories : Community

Christmas on the Square Nighttime Parade

On December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 By admin

The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas on the Square which included the annual night time parade. With the assistance of local students, many from the Newton Marching Eagles and other high school sports and extracurricular groups, the Chamber was able to bring the live Rudolph the

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Frozen Jr. Cast Photos and Information on Tickets

On December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 By admin

Jasper County Junior High, Newton Elementary, and St. Thomas students will be performing in Frozen Jr. on December 14th and 15th at 7:00 and December 16th at 12:00. Tickets are $10 each and available in each school office. There are limited seats available for Friday’s performance, 30-40 seats available for

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Categories : Obituaries

Connie Sue Tarr, age 81

On December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 By admin

Connie Sue Tarr, age 81 September 9, 1942 – December 9, 2023 Connie Sue Tarr, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM – Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services celebrating Connie’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at

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Categories : Community

Open House for Jasper County Health Department Behavioral Health

On December 10, 2023December 9, 2023 By admin

I am most pleased to extend to you a very special invitation. The Jasper County Health Department Behavioral Health division has completed the remodel of our new location, 910 S Van Buren Street, in Newton (the previous Sarah Bush building) and we want you to visit.  Jasper County Behavioral Health

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Categories : Sports

Lady Eagles Defeat Robinson and Flora

On December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 By admin

Newton Lady Eagles hosted Robinson Lady Maroons Conference Game Robinson   8   13  8  13   = 42 Newton      8    16  10  13 = 47 Scoring for Robinson: Shea – 5,0,6 for 8 = 16; M. Zane – 5,1 = 13; A. Zane – 1,1,3 for 4 = 8;

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Categories : School

Santa Letters: Newton Elementary 2nd Grade

On December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 By admin

Mr. Kelsheimer’s Class Mrs. Kennedy’s Class Ms Pickens Class Mrs. William’s Class

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