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The library is currently hosting its Summer Reading Program and one of the entertainers during the weekly shows was a magician. Chad Coiller performed for a large audience many tricks and entertaining activities.
Larry E. Earnest of Newton, IL, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the age of 86. He was a very loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, who will miss his Christian example and smiling face. Larry was born to Victor and Lois
Newton Eagles Basketball Camp Awards 7tth & 8th7th Team Champs Drew Iffert, Brooks Hermann, Cambell Ulmn, Griffin Bierman, Aden Guzman8th Team Champs Chance Mulvey, Beua Bennett, Blaine Bergbower, Curtis WeberFree Throw 7th – Chase Kistner 8th – Chance MulveyHot Shot 7th – Chase Kistner 8th – Ian KesselerSkills Challenge 7th
On June 27, 2023, The Maxine E. Spitler Foundation awarded grants to 16 applicants from the Illinois counties of Jasper and Lawrence. A total of $32,250.42 was given to the various organizations chosen to receive funding for their projects. Grant recipients are as follows: Grantee Award Purpose 1. Embarras River
Justin A. “Pitty” Pittman, age 32 October 16, 1990 – June 22, 2023 Justin A. “Pitty” Pittman, age 32, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 AM – Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Effingham, Illinois. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 to 6:00 PM – Saturday, July 1, 2023,
Starting 06/28/2023 at 7:00a.m. Jasper County and the City of Newton is putting out a Burn Ban. This includes fire pits, burning barrels and fireworks. If any of you have any questions you can contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. 618-783-8477. Again this is for the whole County and City.
Department S – HORSE RACINGSection 1 – MONDAY NIGHTClass 1 – BIG 10 3 YO FILLY TROT1st Flacco Family Farms Llc Alexis, IL2nd Flacco Family Farms Llc Alexis, IL3rd Flacco Family Farms Llc Alexis, IL4th Toni Bell Windsor, IL5th Jacob Roedl Edgewood, ILClass 2 – BIG 10 3 YO COLT
The County of Jasper has been selected to be awarded $565,615 from the Illinois Energy Transition Community Grant. This grant is tailored for communities such as ours who have been affected by the closure of coal-fired plants due to the Illinois Energy Transition Act. This is a multi-year award meaning
The 4-H Goat Show was held on Monday at the Jasper County Fair. See below for results and photos from the event. GOAT SHOW Champion Meat Goat Buck Kid Dr. Melanie Waller Taylor Slough Reserve Champion Meat Goat Buck Kid Logan Vogt Champion Meat Doe Wohltman – Aherin Insuarce Agency
The 4-H Sheep Show was held on Monday at the Jasper County Fair. See below for the results and photos from the event. Award Title Donor of Award Recepient SHEEP SHOW Champion Ewe Jensen Equipment Maddox Horner Reserve Champion Ewe Blake Bierman Champion Market Lamb Dr. Melanie Waller Maverick Horner Reserve