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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Brooke Schafer has been awarded $500 as the recipient of the 2023 Eagle Country Water Works Jasper CEO Scholarship. Brooke plans to attend Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville to pursue a business degree in the 2024-25 school year. The Eagle Country
Norma Geraldine Linder, age 88 September 7, 1934 – June 12, 2023 Norma Geraldine Linder, age 88, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 4:54 AM – Monday, June 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South – de Greeff Hospice House in St Louis, Missouri. Funeral services celebrating Norma’s life will be held at 11:30 AM – Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois,
The Newton Library Summer Reading Program kicked off on June 6 with Animal Tales. Animal Tales brought several animals for those in attendance to learn about. On June 13th Chris Fascione is a story performer who acts out literature and folktales. He combines storytelling, mime, juggling, and comedy to tell
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448June 6, 2023 Water/Wastewater Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:30 PMFinance/Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:45 PM CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, MayorMayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to
Newton, IL – June 9, 2023 – Apex Clean Energy and Violet Solar have awarded the next roundof grants within Jasper County as part of the Violet Solar Community Grant Program. The grantprogram is one way that Apex contributes to pressing community needs and strives to make ameaningful impact at
The following is from the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Zone 8 Location: 100 block of E. Marion Street, Newton, Jasper County Date/Time: June 8, 2023 at approximately 6:00 a.m. Brief Synopsis: Preliminary information indicates the following occurred: ISP DCI Zone 8 agents were requested by the
Eunice LaVerne Cardinal, age 98, of Newton passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Entombment will be in the Crest Haven Memorial Park Mausoleum, Claremont, Illinois. Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family with arrangements. Eunice was born
Matthew Michael McKinney, age 46 October 20, 1976 – June 4, 2023 Matthew Michael McKinney, age 46, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 12:18 PM – Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Matthew’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, June 9, 2023, at
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJASPER COUNTY FAIRSource: Connie Elliott, Jasper County Fair Board Member 217/924-4301 or 217/259-9301 The 152nd Jasper County Fair will begin June 18 and continue until June 24.Highlights for this year’s fair include the queen pageant, Sunday evening featuring Jr. Miss, Pre-Teen and Little Miss. The Jasper County Health
The Newton Lady Eagles basketball team will be hosting a Country Rhodes Catering drive thru fundraiser on Thursday, June 15th from 11 am to 1 pm at the front parking lot of Newton Community High School. The menu will include: pulled pork sandwiches, loaded mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. Tickets are