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The county treasurer serves as the county’s banker, responsible for the safekeeping and prudent investing of public funds. As the lawful custodian of county funds, the treasurer has the responsibility to receive and distribute the revenue and public monies of the county. The treasurer must keep an account of all
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Deryck Lee Rogers son of Tyler Rogers and Cassandra Rogers Scout Lee Schackmann daughter of Mr. Dustin Schackmann and Ms. Jessica Schackmann Trenton Scott Schafer son
Jasper County Health Department Nursing Division The Nursing Division of Public Health currently has 12 employees. We offer a variety of services available to the county. We offer the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to the age of 5
Poster Contest Winners The Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored theirannual 5 th and 6 th grade poster contest. The theme for this year was HealthyForests, Healthy Communities. All 5 th and 6 th grade students in the county wereinvited to participate. The District received a total of
Alice Alexena Welder, age 85, of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at HSHS St.John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.Funeral services celebrating Alice’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023 atScott Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Kevin Colclasure officiating. Visitation will be heldfrom 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
A Stakeholders Meeting for the Energy Transition Community Grant will be Tuesday, April 18,2023 at 5:30 PM. The stakeholder meeting is to allow the public a chance to provide input on howthe funds Newton is receiving will be spent. These funds are being awarded due to the closure ofthe Newton
The Chief County Assessment Officer (CCAO) or supervisor of assessments is the county appraiser. The assessor’s office is responsible for assessing the value of all real property within their jurisdiction for the purpose of real estate taxation. The assessment process plays an important role in local government. The assessor does
Lucianne “Luci” Marie Piercefield, 75, of Newton, IL passed away at 4:30 pm on April 12, 2023, at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab Center in Oblong, IL. Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday April 16, 2023, at the New Beginnings Church, 8622 IL- 130 inNewton, IL. Visitation will be from
Adrianne Leighty will be showcasing her artistic talents at the Newton Public Library through the 28th of April. When did you first become interested in art? I became interested in art around the age of 10. I was in 5th grade and started doodling little bunnies on all my homework
The Newton Eagles scored 120 points to win the Olney Girls Meet on April 10th. Richland County placed second with 69 points, Mt Carmel third with 60, and Lawrenceville with 10 for fourth. 1. Newton 120 2. Olney (Richland County) 69 3. Mt. Carmel 60 4. Lawrenceville 10 100 Meters Varsity –