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The Newton Public Library will be hosting a summer swim party at the Newton Aquatic Center on July 22 from 7-9pm. The library staff would like to invite everyone to bring their family and friends for a night of fun! Concessions will be available for purchase at the concession stand.
Bob Kerans will be at Parklanes on Monday, July 11th from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm with his newest book, “Chalk Talk” as well as his previously published book “Re-living the Dream”. Bob, along with many story contributors, will be present to autograph their stories. Bob Kerans has written another
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held in the office of the Board of Education on Monday, June 20, 2022. Board members present were Mrs. Mandy Rieman, Mr. Bill Meinhart, Mr. Jason Kuhl, Mr. Jerry L.
Geraldine J. Clark, age 88 January 25, 1934 – June 20, 2022 Geraldine J. Clark, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:51 PM – Monday, June 20, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Services celebrating Geraldine’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois
( Homefront members pictured , L-R).Melissa Brown,Verna SempleLora SempleJenny Frichtl Jasper county Homefront recently received a $2,500.00 donation from MVP following their 6 th Annually Veterans Jeep Run. The donation will help JCHF ship items to local overseas military and our Veterans. Homefront would like to thank MVP for the
The 2022 Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant was held on Monday, June 21st. 2022 Jasper County Fair Queen: Jaleena Hemrich First Runner Up: Tayler Utley Second Runner Up: Sydney Dobbins Miss Congeniality: Jaleena Hemrich Peoples Choice: Tayler Utley Jr. Miss Jasper County: Sienna Michl First Runner Up: Austynn Huddleston Best
Dewell E. Edwards age 49 of Newton passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Cremation rites will be accorded for Mr. Edwards, with no formal services being planned at this time. Dewell was born on April 10, 1973, in Michigan the son of Charles R. and Norma L.
The 2022 Media Night will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022. The events will begin at 6:00 with the band pregame show. The following sports team members will be introduced : cheerleaders, soccer, volleyball, girls tennis, cross country, golf, freshman football and varsity football. Be sure to come out
This man allegedly stole a wallet out of a woman’s car in Newton and he also allegedly broke into other cars on the same street. This picture was taken at the Walmart in Charleston, IL where he used the woman’s atm card. If you or anyone you know recognizes this
Gate admission is $5 per car, or walk in attendees are $2 each and does not include the inflatables. Armbands for the Laser Tag and Inflatables is purchased separately for $10 each.