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SPRINGFIELD, IL, – Jasper County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by
Marshall William “Fireball” Taggart, age 90 November 13, 1930 – June 12, 2021 Marshall William “Fireball” Taggart, age 90, of Hazel Dell, Illinois, passed away at 9:23 AM – Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Marshall’s life will be held at 11:00
Holiday is an Opportunity for Celebration and Reflection CHICAGO – With President Joe Biden signing legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, Governor JB Pritzker announced that state government offices will be closed Friday, June 18 in accordance with the new federal law recognizing the importance of emancipating enslaved
JASPER COUNTY FAIR JR LIVESTOCK BUILDING DEDICATION The 150 th Jasper County Fair begins Sunday, June 20 and runs through the 26. The fair begins with shows being held in the new Larry Casey Jr. Livestock Building, and will house FFA and 4-H exhibits for the first time in 2021.
Stacy Moore Celebrates 20 Years at Peoples State Bank Newton (June 17, 2021) – Peoples State Bank President and CEO, Stacy Moore, celebrates 20 years with the bank in June. He has also served as a Commercial Lender at the Lawrenceville branch, a role that he continues to fill today.
Barbara D. Martin, age 88 May 7, 1933 – June 15, 2021 Barbara D. Martin, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:36 PM – Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, June 18, 2021
Statements made herein are based upon probable cause. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06/03/2021 Aprox. 08:25 Hrs, Logan B. Smith, 23, Dieterich, was arrested for a probation violation during a traffic stop in the area of N St. Hwy 130 and E. 1500 th Ave. Jasper County
Chapter FN of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met June 8 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship hall. President Beth Mammoser conducted the meeting. Treasurer Jan Klier reported 17 members present. Cindy Borgic, corresponding secretary read a thank you from LaRae Bigard, one of the 2021 Honorarium recipents of FN. She will
Sarah Bush Lincoln in Newton will be hosting sports physicals on June 22 and July 28th from 1-6pm. 807 W. Jourdan St. Must call 783-3800 for an appointment, as they ARE required. Sports physicals are required for all students who wish to play sports and do not receive a regular health
Barbara D. Martin, age 88 May 7, 1933 – June 15, 2021 Barbara D. Martin, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:36 PM – Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can