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The First National Bank of Olney – Newton Branch Ribbon Cutting will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 5:00pm. This event is hosted by the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting will be at 1706 W. Jourdan Street. For information about the grand opening on August 20th
Lorraine J. “Johnny” Ochs, age 97 January 30, 1924 – August 6, 2021 Lorraine J. “Johnny” Ochs, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:01 AM – Friday, August 6, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM
Robert Eugene “Bob” Willis, age 78 February 16, 1943 – August 6, 2021 Robert Eugene “Bob” Willis, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, entered the gates of Heaven at 1:57 AM, on Friday, August 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Bob was born on February 16,
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 August 3, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER: Josh Kuhl, Mayor In the absence of Mayor Kuhl, Attorney Heap called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Eric Blake.
THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGENDA NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM in the council room of the Newton City Hall at 108 N. Van Buren, Newton, Illinois. Agenda: Discuss Eagle Trail Riverwalk
Roni Myers with MVP Happy Holler presented a check for $1,000 to Melissa Brown with Jasper County Home Front. The donation was proceeds from MVP’s 5th Annual Jeep Run held on June 12th. JCHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of our hometown service members. This donation will
On August 28, the Jasper County God’s Church group will be hosting a Law Enforcement and First Responders Appreciation day at 1:00 pm on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn. The Jasper County God’s Church group consists of some of the local churches, church families, and businesses. If you would like
The Willow Hill Homecoming will be held on August 21st beginning at 9 am. See below for more information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, August 4, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Announces Mask Requirement for Pre-K-12 Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities, to Prevent Spread of Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Delta Variant Employees at State-Operated Congregate Living Facilities Will be Required to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine by October 4th to Protect Vulnerable Residents Hospitalizations, ICU Occupancy and Ventilator Usage
Obituary Jon Mark Fulton, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, August 3, 2021. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Hidalgo Independent Christian Church in Hidalgo. Visitation will be held from 4-8pm, Friday at the church. Mark,