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SERVICE DOG MISSING – A veteran’s service dog has been missing for a few hours and we need your help to find him. His name is Ollie and he was last seen sporting a green color. If found please contact 618-837-0590. Call anytime! He is a timid dog, however, is friendly
Cartright Named Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer at Peoples State Bank Newton (July 13, 2022) – Tina Cartright was recently also named Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer at Peoples State Bank of Newton. She has served the bank for 18 years in a variety of roles, including Teller, Customer
The 2022 Cork and Pork was held on Saturday, July 9th at Piquet Park in Ste. Marie. The day began with the Ste. Marie Farmer’s Market (which is open every Saturday from 8 to noon until October. Then, the Jeep Run kicked off midday and returned to the festival to
Philip Clyde Dooley, 86 of Hidalgo IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family July 11, 2022, at 7:25 AM. A Celebration of Life visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday July 16, 2022, at the Yale Church of Christ, with Military Rites being conducted
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