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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2021 Contact: Embarras River Basin Agency Contact information: 217-923-3113 Embarras River Basin Agency Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP is available for ALL income-qualified households beginning September 1, 2021 Greenup— The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) as administrator of the Home Energy
Timothy Allison, 33, was killed in a vehicle crash in Cumberland County on August 18 at 6:10 am. Allison, from West Liberty, was northbound on Route 121 when he left the roadway, over-corrected thereby crossing both lanes, left the road again and struck a parked vehicle and tree at a
Due to a water main upgrade, on Friday, August 20 between 8am – 12pm, there will be a temporary disruption of water service in the following areas in Newton: Foster Street from Liberty to West End West End from Fairground to Foster, including Ira and Arca When water service is
Due to a water main upgrade, all residents on Orchard Drive in Newton will be without water on Thursday, August 19 beginning shortly after 8:00 a.m. The water department expects the outage to last approximately 4 hours. Once the water is restored, there will be a boil order until further
The Newton American Legion will be hosting a breakfast on Saturday August 21st. See below for more information.
Newton (Aug. 18, 2021) – Christine Rennier is celebrating 35 years with Peoples State Bank this month. She is a Loan Administrator, a role she has held since joining the bank. Chris began her banking career three years before making the move to Peoples State Bank. “I really enjoy the friendships I have made,”
St. Thomas would like to thank the donors below for their generous support. St. Thomas School Duck Race Sponsors Niebrugge & Sons Plumbing and Electrical Harmon’s Drug Store, Inc. Wakefield Mill & Elevator, Inc. Beverlin Oil Co. Agracel, Inc. Ramon Kocher Construction Joe’s Italian Foods- Newton UsbornBooks&More Ginger Robins,
Ronnie Tolliver, 46, was pronounced dead at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital after the Jasper County Ambulance personnel responded to a residence on Ste. Marie Street in Newton and found Tolliver unresponsive on August 9th at 4:26pm.There is no foul play suspected, however, the official autopsy results which will determine cause
Bethany Ruby Bower, 38, remains missing. Description: White female. 5’8. 160-179lbs straight shoulder length brown hair with hazel eyes. Bethany was last seen on July 28th. Bethany is believed to have no cell phone, money, or transportation and may possibly be in danger. INFORMATION ON SEARCHINGWhen searching, remain on public property unless you
The Peoples State Bank in Newton is hiring a full time bookkeeping Staff Member see below for more details.