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JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 Jasper County Board MembersJason Warfel (Chairman) – Ron Heltsley (Vice-Chairman) Austin Francis – Michael
Homecoming Pre-game, Halftime Show, and the Introduction of the 25-year football team.
Local Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest are honored this December 13, 2025 on National Wreaths Across America Day. This event is held yearly at more than
Ribbon Cutting Marks New Chapter for Newton ERBA Head Start Photos Provided by Mindy Browning NEWTON – Celebration filled the air Tuesday morning as the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Newton ERBA Head Start program. The event not only commemorated the opening of their new
Eagles Celebrate Homecoming with 24–21 Victory Over Robinson The lights were bright and the stands were packed Friday night at Chizevsky Field as the Newton Eagles celebrated Homecoming 2025 with a hard-fought 24–21 victory over the Robinson Maroons. The game capped off an evening filled with community pride, student spirit,
WORK SCHEDULE FOR VETERANS DAY 2025 NOV. 6 – THURSDAY. LAST DAY TO BRINGFLAGS INTO LEGION POST 20 !!!!!! NOV. 8 – SATURDAY, 8:30am PUTTING FLAGSON POLES AT JASPER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDSFLORAL HALL. NOV. 10 – MONDAY, 1:00 STAKING COURTHOUSELAWN. Nov. 11 – TUESDAY, 6:00am, PUT FLAGS UP ATCOURTHOUSE LAWN. NOV.
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448October 7, 2025 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Minutes October 7, 20255:30 PM – 5:58 PM Present: RJ Lindemann, Mike Swick, Gayle Glumac, Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, Melissa Brooks,Joshua Kuhl, Amy TarrBill Heap and Eric Blake arrived
Family Tree Ministry Hosts October Food Pantry Distribution The Family Tree Ministry of Scott Avenue Christian Church will hold its monthly Food Pantry Distribution on Thursday, October 23rd, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at Scott Avenue Christian Church, 404 S. Scott Avenue, Newton, and is open to
Newton Volleyball Splits with Teutopolis; Freshmen and JV Earn Wins The Newton Eagles volleyball program hit the court Monday night against Teutopolis, earning wins at the freshman and junior varsity levels before the varsity team fell in a tight three-set battle. The freshman team opened the evening strong, defeating T-Town
Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Disease: What Every Woman Should Know Many women experience breast tenderness, lumpiness, or discomfort at some point in their lives — and one of the most common reasons is a condition known as fibrocystic breast disease (FBD). Despite the word “disease,” this is a benign (non-cancerous) condition