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Mark Dougherty Celebrates 50 th Anniversary with Peoples State BankNewton (February 10, 2023) – On January 29, 1973 Mark Dougherty began his career at Peoples StateBank. Mark served many different roles at the bank during his first 13 years and in 1986 was promotedto Executive Vice President and Senior Credit
2023 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on February 25th with social hour starting at 6 pm and at 6:30 dinner. This event will be held at the Newton KC Hall and is sponsored by the Jasper County Republican Party. The special guest speaker will be Thomas Devore. Dinner tickets
The KC Hall has released their Fry-Day schedule for the Lenten season. All of the Fry-Days will raise money for local organizations or charitable groups. The meal includes fried fish, cheesy hashbrowns, and coleslaw. See flyer below for more information.
On Friday, March 31st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at West End Reception and Events, there will be the 2nd Annual Art Show. The cost to attend is $3 at the door for those over 15. There is no charge for those 15 and under. There will be food
The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Cheers for the Chamber on Friday, February 24th from 6 pm to 11:30 pm at West End Reception and Events. The cost is $30 per person and the evening will include a sampling of fine wines, bourbons, and spirits, a taco
The Annual Shop with a Cop Fish fry will be held on Friday, March 10th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at West End Event Center in Newton and the KC Hall in Newton. Drive-thru and dine-in options are available. The cost is $12 for all you can eat, $15
Newton Lady Eagles defeated the Oblong Lady Panthers with a final score of 50-22. The Lady Eagles had the lead at the end of the first quarter with a score of 19-7. By the end of the half, the Eagles had increased the lead to 36-10. During the third quarter
Fox Township Board is accepting sealed bids for the mowing of Bethel Cemetery. Please submit all bids to Township Clerk at 13978 E. 600th Ave., Newton, IL 62448. Deadline to submit a bid is March 8th. Please also include an insurance certificate of coverage. Contact Fox Township Road Commissioner for more
The Newton Eagle defeated the Marshall Lions with a final score of 60-47 on Senior Night where the lone senior Marc Jansen was recognized. At the end of the first quarter, the Lions had the lead with a score of 18 to the Eagles’ 11. By the half, the Eagles
It is “Scholarship Application” time! Jasper County HCE is accepting applications for their annual $500 scholarship to be awarded to an NCHS senior based on highest grade point average. Guidelines: students with a mother as an HCE member will receive first consideration. If no applicant meets this criteria, applicants with