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The Embarras River Basin Agency Inc will be distributing federal surplus commodities on August 12, at 904 W. Jourdan St. in Newton. After hours distribution is from 4 pm to 6 pm while supplies last. Please bring bags to pick up commodities. For those unable to come to the “after
The NCHS Class of 2020 would like to support their classmate Seth Weber who has been fighting lymphoma. All proceeds of this event will go to the Jasper County Cancer Support Inc. The sale will be on August 14th from 10am to 1:30 pm (or sold out) at the Ambraw
The NCHS Soccer team hosted their annual alumni game. This year, the proceeds from the game went to the Weber family to help offset the costs of Seth Weber’s battle with cancer.
John Alphonsus Bergbower, age 88 July 2, 1933 – August 1, 2021 John Alphonsus Bergbower, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM- Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) Friday, August 6,
Bethany Ruby Bower was last seen on July 28 in Newton, IL. She is 38 years of age and is a white female 5’8, around 160-170 lbs, with straight shoulder length brown hair and hazel eyes. She has freckles and full dentures. She was last seen leaving her residence with
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Josie Meinhart has been awarded the 2021 Jasper County Retired Teachers’ Scholarship of $1500. Josie was chosen from a number of excellent candidates based on her successful history at junior college and her personal statement explaining her views as to why she is entering the education field. She is
Lucille Evelyn “Lucy” Barlow, age 88 August 1, 1932 – July 28, 2021 Lucille Evelyn “Lucy” Barlow, age 88, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 PM – Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences of Effingham. Funeral Services celebrating Lucy’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Francis A. “Bud” Schackmann, age 84 August 28, 1936 – July 29, 2021 Francis A. “Bud” Schackmann, age 84, of Wendelin, Illinois, passed away at 8:06 PM – Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 5:00 PM-
Renew your football reserved seats for 2021 season Newton Community High School wishes to thank all football season ticket holders for their past support of the Eagles. Last year‘s reserved football seat ticket holders will have a chance to retain their reserved seats. Past ticket holders may start calling the