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WATER/WASTEWATER COMMITTEE MEETING AT 5:45 PM – OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR ROOF AT NEWTON WATER PLANT. AGENDA NEWTON CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, December 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM Newton City Hall108 N. Van Buren St.Newton, IL 62448 CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb
The 2023 Indiana Railroad Santa Train stopped in Newton on December 3, 2023.
It is time again for Newton Community High School to start the annual ShoeBox Gift Drive. This event requires community participation and is a simple process. When you contact NCHS Principal Beth Probst either by email at bprobst@jccu1.org or by sending a message through Facebook to the Newton Community High
Russell E. Floyd November 21, 1946 – November 22, 2023 Russell E. Floyd, age 77, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left
Bobbie Darnall March 13, 1962 – November 23, 2023 Bobbie Darnall, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 AM – Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Helia Health Care Center of Newton, Illinois. A private service will be held at a later date. The obituary can be viewed,and condolences
Leroy William Westendorf, age 92 September 26, 1931 – November 29, 2023 Leroy William Westendorf, age 92, of Dieterich, Illinois and formerly of Pesotum, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM – Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday,
The Jasper County HCE is organizing the upcoming Toys for Kids program for Jasper County Youth, 0-13 years of age. Those wishing to donate to the program can bring your new toy donation or monetary donation to the Jasper County Extension Office, Gingers Gardens and Gifts or at the upcoming
The Newton Eagles Boys Basketball team won the Cumberland Turkey Tournament. The Eagles started the tournament off by facing Vandalia. The Eagles defeated Vandalia with a final score of 72-56. At the end of the first quarter, the Eagles had the lead of 11-4. By the end of the half,
At the November 16th meeting Operation Homefront mailed Christmas cards and care packages to our hometown military. We are very thankful to the community for all the wonderful donations and Christmas Cards. Operation Homefront works to provide a touch of home and encouragement for active-duty military members from Jasper County.
Beverly Eileen Tarr, age 91 July 20, 1932 – November 27, 2023 Beverly Eileen Tarr, age 91, formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:05 PM – Monday, November 27, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Beverly’s life will be held at 10:30 AM