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There is a temporary water outage for residents living on 810 Ave in Newton. Once the water is restored, there will be a boil order until further notice. Customers in the affected area are encouraged to treat all water for drinking culinary purposes by bringing it to a rolling boil for
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL July 5, 2022 *CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor Mayor Joshua J. Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Marlene Harris. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Marlene Harris. ROLL
Carie Shinn of rural Wheeler is the recipient of the Jasper County Retired Teachers’ $1500 scholarship. Carie was chosen from a number of excellent candidates based on her unwavering desire to become an educator, her work ethic, and her exceptionally long path taken to achieve her goal. Graduating in 1995
Janyce J. Rubsam, age 75 December 11, 1946 – July 8, 2022 Janyce J. Rubsam, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:07 PM – Friday, July 8, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass celebrating Janyce’s life will be held 11:00 AM – Saturday, July 16, 2022 at
Janyce J. Rubsam, age 75 December 11, 1946 – July 8, 2022 Janyce J. Rubsam, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:07 PM – Friday, July 8, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In loving
Lorraine T. Johnson age 81, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Lorraine’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Newton. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until
Nancy Mitchell, age 80, died on June 28, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 60 years; Clyde Kenneth Mitchell, and her five children; Michael David (Lori) Mitchell of Albertville, Alabama, Steven Paul (Renee) Mitchell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robert Christopher (Kimberly) Mitchell of Sun Prairie, Wisconson, Sona Sue
Villas of Holly Brook Newton was named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023. “We are extremely proud of this recognition by U.S. News & World Report,” says Tim Marzec, Meridian Senior Living Senior Vice President of Operations. “This recognition reflects the efforts of
PROPERTY: 4523 North 1700th St West Liberty, IL 62475 Tax ID: 29-13-35-200-006 Picture attached SOLD AS IS: Wednesday August 3, 2022 – 12:00pm at Jasper County Courthouse, Newton, Illinois OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday July 20, 2022 – 11:00am – 1:00pm TERMS OF SALE: Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 10% due at time of sale
On April 29th, 2020 Jasper County native Nathan Carrell’s daughter Mary Anna was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). Before the diagnosis, she had been hospitalized with low blood counts and received blood transfusions and a bone marrow biopsy which confirmed the diagnosis. After chemotherapy and many nights in Texas